White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt says Iran's attacks on three commercial vessels don't violate the ceasefire because they weren't American or Israeli ships.
The White House has formally stated President Trump's position that the seizure does not breach the ceasefire, providing an official administration line.
Press Secretary Leavitt identified the seized vessels as the MSC Francesca and Epaminodes.
The message adds the specific vessel names MSC Francesca and Epaminodes, and explicitly notes Leavitt called the seizures piracy.
Added specific quote about Iran's conventional navy being 'completely obliterated' and clarification that seizures were by gunboats, not a sign of Iranian control over the strait.
Leavitt specifically addressed attacks on three ships (previously reported as two) and called out media coverage she says is exaggerating the incidents.
Leavitt directly accused the American media of exaggerating the incident to discredit the administration.
Leavitt made the comments during an interview with Martha MacCallum, who specifically asked if the president viewed the attacks as a ceasefire violation.
