US Strikes Iran After Trump Accuses of Ceasefire Violation Over Hormuz Drone Attack
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire by launching a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the US military conducted strikes on Iran, targeting missile and drone locations, coastal radar sites, and other facilities. Iran's IRGC Navy asserted control over transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz, warning vessels to follow Tehran's directives.
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The exact time and identity of the ship struck by the drone are not specified in all reports.
The post on social media did not identify the ship or the time of the strike.
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday.
The US military's response included strikes on missile and drone locations, coastal radar sites, and other facilities, though the specifics of the targets are not fully detailed in all reports.
U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran.
The US struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran
The US struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that US President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire. The British military said Thursday that a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman. This comes at a fragile time for the US and Iranian negotiations over interim peace deal. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The US leader noted that Iranian forces allegedly attacked a ship sailing through the Strait of Hormuz with drones on Thursday
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on a cargo vessel on Thursday and violating the US-Iran deal. In response, the US military has launched fresh strikes on Iran. DW has more.
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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...
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.
US President 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, Trump said. The US shot down three other drones aimed at the ship, he said. His post on social media did not identify the ship or the time of the strike, but on Thursday the British military said a vessel was hit by a...
The US leader did not threaten Iran
US President Donald Trump condemned alleged Iranian drone attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them a "foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement." Iran's IRGC Navy asserted control over transit routes, warning vessels to follow Tehran's directives. This follows technical talks between the US and Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions and ensuring safe passage for commercial ships.