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Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone strike on ship in Strait of Hormuz
Key takeaways
- 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.
- Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with ambiguous arrangements, parallel routes, or decision-making outside of Iran s considerations as the coastal state, cannot be guaranteed, he posted on the social platform X.
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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 Tehran.
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