Trump says Iran struck ship in Hormuz, calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-26 · 17:10 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of conducting a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that one drone damaged the ship's upper deck, but the vessel was able to continue its journey. He also reported that the US military shot down three additional drones that were targeting the ship. Trump described the incident as a "foolish violation" of a ceasefire agreement with the United States. The article notes that the ship and the exact time of the strike were not identified by Trump. However, on the previous day, the British military reported that a vessel was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman.

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On Thursday, the British military reported a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman.

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Trump called the alleged strike a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire agreement with the US.

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US President Donald Trump blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The US shot down three other drones aimed at the ship.

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One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship, but the ship was able to proceed.

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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 projectile off the coast of Oman.

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