Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone strike on ship in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump on Friday said Iran carried out an attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of a ceasefire, signed last week, that was meant to ensure safe passage through the waterway and kick off negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. 

In a post on Truth Social, Trump did not address ending negotiations with Iran. 

Trump said the U.S. shot down three out of four one-way attack drones that were launched by the Islamic Republic. He said one hit the upper deck of a cargo-carrying ship. The British military on Thursday said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman, following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the United Nations.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi issued a statement on Friday emphasizing Iran’s control of the strait, saying safety cannot be guaranteed for ships that transit the waterway without consultation with........

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