Donald J.Trump says Iran fired attack drones at ships in the Strait of Hormuz
called the alleged drone strikes a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement after one drone hit a cargo ship and three others were shot down.
called the alleged drone strikes a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement after one drone hit a cargo ship and three others were shot down.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump accused Iran of firing attack drones at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a ceasefire violation, on a Truth Social post on June 26, 2026 at 10:51 AM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its way. We knocked down three other Drones. Obviously, this is a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement. Donald J.Trump”
Trump said Iran launched at least four one-way attack drones at vessels passing through the strait. One drone struck the upper deck of a large cargo ship, causing damage, though the vessel continued on its route. U.S. forces intercepted and destroyed the three remaining drones, Trump said.
Trump characterized the incident as a clear breach of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. He signed the post “Donald J.Trump,” underscoring the formal tone of the statement.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important maritime chokepoints in the world, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the broader Indian Ocean. Roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies pass through the narrow waterway each day, making any disruption there a potential threat to international energy markets and shipping routes.
The ceasefire agreement Trump referenced appears to be a deal reached between the United States and Iran in recent months, though the full terms have not been publicly disclosed. Any confirmed violation could escalate tensions in a region already fraught with geopolitical risk and raise questions about the durability of diplomatic arrangements between Washington and Tehran.
A confirmed drone attack on commercial shipping in the strait could rattle global markets and prompt military responses. Maritime security in the Persian Gulf has been a persistent concern for decades, with previous episodes of mine-laying, tanker seizures, and drone strikes drawing international naval deployments to protect commercial traffic.
In the last 30 days, 89 of 614 Trump posts on Truth Social addressed the topic of foreign policy, reflecting sustained attention to international affairs from the White House.
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
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