"They shouldn't be doing that," Trump on Iran's attack on commercial ship transiting Strait of Hormuz
Washington DC, June 27
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that one will find out if there will be consequences for Iran's violation of the ceasefire agreement.
He said, "You will find out. I don't like the fact that they took a shot yesterday, actually, four. We knocked down three... A very expensive ship took a little beating. They shouldn't be doing that..."
Earlier in the day, US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran, June 26, as a powerful response to yesterday's attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Iran hit M/V Ever Lovely on June 25 with a one-way attack drone. The Singapore-flagged cargo ship was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast at the time of Iran's attack, CENTCOM said in a statement.
The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Iran's dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor.
CENTCOM forces continue to provide safe passage coordination and support to commercial vessels transiting the strait. The U.S. military remains present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect, the statement said.
Ebrahim Azizi, Member of Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, had said in a post on X, "Warning for GCC leaders: outsourcing your security has made you less secure. You have seen how US military bases in your countries have turned into a source of threat instead of providing security. Our missile and drone power, as well as the management of the Strait of Hormuz, are Iran's serious red lines. The only reliable path to regional security is to distance yourselves from the U.S."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, it's complicated. Iran claims it's defending its sovereignty, but attacking a commercial ship? That's just dangerous. The world needs that strait for trade. But I don't trust America either—they always have ulterior motives. India should just stay neutral and keep our options open with both sides.
As someone from the US, I'm glad we're protecting commercial shipping. But this whole situation is a mess. The ceasefire was fragile anyway. Iran's leaders say we're the problem, but who attacked first here? We need a real peace deal, not more strikes.
This is a classic case of big powers throwing their weight around. Iran is scared of being cornered, and America wants to control everything. Meanwhile, countries like India just want stable oil prices and safe seas. Why can't they all just sit down and talk? 🙄
Trump's statement is typical—vague and threatening. "You will find out"? What does that even mean? But I'll say this: attacking a commercial ship is never justified. The strait is a global highway. Iran needs to understand that if they disrupt it, they'll face consequences from everyone, not just the US.
I just hope India's interests are protected. We depend heavily on this route for oil. The last thing we need is a full-blown conflict. Iran and the US need to de-escalate. And please, no more "red lines" talk—it always leads to trouble. War is never the answer. 🕊
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