The Persian Gulf Seaways Management Organization, which was recently created by Iran to oversee the Strait, said after the strike that “the consequences of traveling on unauthorized routes will be the responsibility of the owner, operator, and commander of the vessel.”
President Donald Trump on Friday morning accused Tehran of breaching the ceasefire, writing on Truth Social that Iran had launched four one-way drones at ships in the Strait, three of which the U.S. successfully shot down, while the fourth hit a “large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship.” The ship suffered damage, he added, but was “able to proceed on its way.”
“Obviously, this is a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement,” Trump said.
The President hinted at a possible U.S. response to the attack while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office shortly before CENTCOM’s announcement, responding when asked if Iran would face repercussions for the alleged ceasefire violation: “You’ll find out.”
