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'Foolish violation': Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

Trump accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire after a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJune 26, 2026
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'Foolish violation': Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of a ceasefire after a drone strike targeted a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, damaged the vessel but caused no casualties, according to maritime security sources.

The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes, has been a flashpoint for tensions between Iran and the United States. Trump's accusation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric, though he did not provide evidence for the claim.

Iran has not commented on the accusation. The incident comes amid ongoing negotiations over a potential ceasefire in the region, which have been complicated by recent attacks on commercial shipping.

The cargo ship, identified as the MV Helios, was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle while transiting the strait. The vessel's crew reported no injuries, and the ship continued to its destination after assessing damage.

Politics desk · June 26, 2026
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