Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack

June 26, 2026

President Trump has accused Iran of violating their recent ceasefire agreement after a cargo vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The Singapore-flagged ship Ever Lovely sustained limited damage but no crew injuries, and was following an International Maritime Organization evacuation route when struck. Iran's Revolutionary Guard had previously warned that using the IMO-designated route was dangerous and unacceptable, insisting vessels coordinate with Iranian authorities instead.

Who is affected

The crew members of the Ever Lovely cargo ship
Evergreen (ship owner/operator)
More than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
Approximately 2,500 seafarers who had already crossed before the evacuation pause
President Donald Trump and the US government
Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Oman

What action is being taken

The IMO has paused its planned evacuation of stranded sailors from the Strait of Hormuz
IMO chief Dominguez is working with the US, Iran, and Oman to obtain guarantees that vessels will not be targeted
Iranian state media is reporting on Trump's accusations and the IRGC's assertions about the strait being Iranian territory

Why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil and gas shipments, and its closure earlier this year caused spikes in global oil prices and disrupted crucial commodity shipments including fertilizer. The attack threatens the fragile ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran and jeopardizes the safe passage of commercial vessels through this strategic chokepoint. The incident also halts humanitarian efforts to evacuate thousands of stranded sailors and creates uncertainty about whether the agreed-upon safe passage framework can function effectively.

What's next

IMO chief Dominguez stated that as soon as he receives confirmations and guarantees from parties including the US, Iran, and Oman that vessels will not be targeted, the organization is ready to re-initiate the evacuation process.

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