Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Friday posted on social media that Iran was responsible for a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire agreement with the United States. According to Trump, one drone struck the ship's upper deck, but the vessel was able to continue its journey, while US forces shot down three other drones that were targeting the ship. The president did not specify the ship's name or the exact time of the attack.

On Thursday, the British military reported that a vessel had been hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman. The incident comes at a delicate moment as the US and Iran work to negotiate a permanent end to the war. Iran has been increasingly challenging US control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, even after reaching an interim deal with Washington last week.

Earlier on Friday, a missile warning in the United Arab Emirates caused by a technical glitch underscored the ongoing tensions in the region, following the drone attack on the cargo ship and recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The mobile alert, sent by the UAE interior ministry, was the first such warning in Dubai since the start of the Iran war on February 28.

Shortly after the alert, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The UAE emphasized the importance of full commitment to the interim deal between Iran and the US. The two countries are still negotiating the terms of a permanent peace agreement, including issues such as safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The interim deal gives both sides 60 days to finalize the details.