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Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone attacks in Hormuz Strait
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement by launching at least four attack drones at ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, including one drone hitting a cargo vessel off the coast of Oman.
- Trump stated that while the cargo ship sustained damage, it was able to continue its journey, and U.S. forces intercepted three other drones during the attack.
- The incident prompted the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to temporarily pause its evacuation efforts for ships and seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
- IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez explained the pause aims to reconfirm safety guarantees for ships on the evacuation list and others in the region.
