Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire with drone attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz

On June 26, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of their newly signed ceasefire after a drone attack damaged a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the UN temporarily suspended its ship evacuation program. Meanwhile, regional tensions escalated as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened military action against Iran, and Israeli forces dropped evacuation leaflets in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Strait of Hormuz drone attacks

• ▪The United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council issued a joint statement on June 25, 2026, rejecting any tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz
• ▪A Taiwanese-operated cargo ship owned by Evergreen Marine was struck by an unknown object off the coast of Oman on June 25, 2026
• ▪Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated on June 26, 2026, that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed without coordination with Iran
• ▪United States President Donald Trump stated that the United States military shot down three drones, while one drone struck the upper deck of a cargo ship
• ▪The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding on June 17, 2026, establishing a ceasefire and opening passage through the Strait of Hormuz
• ▪On June 26, 2026, United States President Donald Trump accused Iran of a ceasefire violation by launching four drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz

UN ship evacuation suspension

• ▪The International Maritime Organisation launched a voluntary evacuation initiative on June 23, 2026, to assist hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers in leaving the Gulf
• ▪The United Nations International Maritime Organisation temporarily paused its initiative to evacuate stranded ships and seafarers from the Gulf on June 25, 2026, following a ship attack

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire violations

• ▪Israeli forces dropped leaflets over a town in southern Lebanon on June 26, 2026, ordering residents to leave, despite a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah
• ▪Israeli forces continued military operations across the Lebanese border despite a renewed ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah

Iran-Israel military threats

• ▪Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned on June 26, 2026, that the Israeli military is ready to finish the job in Iran if attacked again
• ▪Iranian Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani stated on June 25, 2026, that Israeli forces would be forced to leave south Lebanon in defeat if they did not withdraw voluntarily