Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz
US president calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement after drone damaged ship’s upper deck US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the US. One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship but the ship was able to proceed, the US president said. The US shot down three other drones aimed at the ship, he said. Continue reading
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Ships and boats in the strait of Hormuz in Musandam, Oman, on 1 May. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenShips and boats in the strait of Hormuz in Musandam, Oman, on 1 May. Photograph: ReutersDonald TrumpTrump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in strait of HormuzUS president calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement after drone damaged ship’s upper deck US politics live – latest updates Associated PressFri 26 Jun 2026 15.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the US.One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship but the ship was able to proceed, the US president said.
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