United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the declared 'ceasefire' between Iran and the United States is still in effect, despite military clashes occurring near the Strait of Hormuz. ' During a conversation with the media near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, Trump stated, 'You won't have to ask if the ceasefire is over.
'They Tried to Provoke Us'
Trump stated that the US military responded swiftly in recent clashes and caused significant damage to opposing forces. ' Describing the incident lightly as a 'small move,' he noted that the US military struck back hard in response.
Attacks on 3 US Warships
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the US military conducted precision strikes on Iranian military sites that were allegedly being used in attacks on US Navy vessels.
These warships were transiting from the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman when they were attacked by missiles, drones, and small boats. However, the US stated that 'no US ships were damaged' and all attacks were successfully thwarted.
'Heavy Losses for Iranian Attackers'
Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, that the three US warships 'successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz' and suffered no damage from the attacks. He claimed that the US retaliatory action caused 'heavy losses' to the Iranian attackers and destroyed several small boats. Trump further wrote that missiles and drones were destroyed in the air by US defense systems.
