Trump Accuses Iran of Violating Ceasefire After Ship Attacks
President Trump accused Iran on Sunday of violating their two-week ceasefire by firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian gunboats reportedly opened fire on French and British vessels yesterday.
President Trump said Iran broke their ceasefire agreement by attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Iranian gunboats fired on a French ship and a British freighter in the narrow waterway.
Trump called it a "total violation" of the two-week truce between the two countries. The attack came after Iran announced it was closing the critical shipping lane while the US continues military operations in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz sits between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. About 20% of the world's oil passes through this narrow channel, making it vital for global energy supplies.
US negotiators are scheduled to travel to Pakistan on Monday to resume peace talks aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. Trump has threatened to target Iran's power plants and bridges if no deal is reached.
The ceasefire was meant to give both sides time to work out a longer-term agreement, but this latest incident puts those efforts at risk.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments. If the ceasefire collapses, it could disrupt fuel supplies and drive up gas prices worldwide.
US negotiators meet with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Monday to try salvaging peace talks.
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