Trump warns Iran: any ship laying mines in Hormuz will be destroyed
US President Donald Trump said any Iranian vessel planting new mines in the Strait of Hormuz will be destroyed immediately, citing a zero-tolerance policy.
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that all mines have been either removed or detonated from the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran that any further attempts to place mines in the water will result in their immediate destruction. In a social media post via the platform Truth Social, Trump informed the public of the Navy's confirmation that the international waters of the strait are now clear of any such hazardous devices.
He emphasized that a zero tolerance policy towards mine placement is now being enforced through the United States Space Force's continuous monitoring of the entire strait. The President also highlighted that South Korea and other nations dependent on the Strait of Hormuz for their energy imports are closely observing these efforts to ensure the strait remains open for passage.
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