President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a 60-day ceasefire after a drone attack on a cargo ship. The attack occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, with one drone hitting the upper deck of the ship. Despite the damage, the ship was able to proceed on its way.
Background
The US and Iran had signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to the ceasefire just two weeks prior to the attack. The agreement included provisions for the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
The International Maritime Organization had announced a pause on operations in the area following the attack. The US had previously lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports as part of the agreement, which was estimated to be costing Iran between $400 and $500 million per day in economic losses.
The Trump administration has requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover the costs of the conflict, including over $70 billion for military expenses.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
