Trump says all Hormuz mines removed, threatens to destroy any ship placing new mines
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that al...
On August 25, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that all mines have been removed or detonated from the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy any ship that places new mines in the area. The remarks came as the U.S. continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports and economic pressure campaign, aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with the Islamic Republic.
Trump's social media post on Truth Social stated, "I have just been informed by the United States Navy that all mines have been removed and/or detonated from within the International Waters of the Strait of Hormuz." He added, "Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed."
The president highlighted that the U.S. Space Force is monitoring every square inch of the strait, and his administration has implemented a Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement. South Korea and other nations, which depend on the Strait of Hormuz for energy imports, are closely monitoring the situation, as it is a strategically vital route for oil, natural gas, and other shipments.
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