Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump delivers a speech as he stands in front of the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 19, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ) “The Islamic Republic of Iran launched at least four One Way Attack Drones at ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz,” US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social, Friday. Trump went on to say one of the drones hit the upper deck of a Cargo Ship, causing damage, but the ship was reportedly able to ‘proceed on its way.’ “We knocked down three other drones,” Trump stated, and called the attack a foolish violation of the current ceasefire agreement.