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A drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has led U.S. President Donald Trump to accuse Iran of a "reckless violation" of the ceasefire agreement, as reported by multiple outlets. The ship, identified as the Ever Lovely, was hit but continued its voyage with no casualties Source: lavozarSource: abces.
According to Trump's statement on Truth Social, Iran launched at least four drones at vessels transiting the strait. Three were shot down by U.S. forces, but one struck the deck of a large cargo vessel Source: abces. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the ship was hit 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Oman's port of Dahit Source: lavozar.
The evacuation had already moved 115 vessels and about 2,500 mariners through the strait before the attack caused a suspension Source: lavozar. The ceasefire, established on April 8, had brought relative calm, but sporadic violence continues Source: abces.
“Obviamente, esta es una insensata violación de nuestro acuerdo de alto al fuego”
“violación estúpida del alto el fuego”
“se encuentra negociando nuevas garantías de seguridad con Estados Unidos, Irán y Omán”
“un buque de carga en el estrecho había sido alcanzado en el costado de estribor por un proyectil desconocido”
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