Trump: Iran Launched Drones at Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Violating Ceasefire
President Trump said Iran launched four one-way attack drones at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with one hitting a cargo ship and U.S. forces intercepting the other three, calling it a ceasefire violation.
President Donald Trump reported that Iran launched four one-way attack drones targeting ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to Trump, one drone struck a cargo vessel, while U.S. military forces successfully intercepted the remaining three. He characterized the drone strikes as a violation of the existing ceasefire.
The incident raises tensions in a key maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. No further details on casualties or the identity of the targeted cargo ship were provided. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which about 20% of the world's oil passes.
Source: Cointelegraph