Trump says US has mine-swept 'entire' Strait of Hormuz, claims strait is open
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States Navy has mine-swept the "entire" Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the crucial waterway is open and fully under U.S. control. Trump made the remarks during a press availability at the White House as Tehran has reportedly said that the strait, a vital shipping route for oil, natural gas and other commodities, would remain…
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the United States Navy has thoroughly swept the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the strategic waterway is now open and under U.S. control. During a press conference at the White House, Trump stated that Tehran has threatened to keep the vital shipping route closed until Washington meets its demands, such as war reparations and the removal of a naval blockade.
He emphasized that the United States Navy currently holds control over the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a "steel wall" and noting that their blockade only targets vessels headed to or from Iran. The president also claimed that the U.S. Navy has cleared the entire strait of mines, stating that while Iran may occasionally deploy mines, his administration swiftly detects and removes them.
The Strait of Hormuz remains open to other nations' vessels, according to Trump, except for those operated by Iran.
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