U.S. allies warn Hormuz is still mined despite Trump claim
Tehran continues to threaten attacks on those that attempt passage without its permission.
U.S. allies privately express concern that the Strait of Hormuz may still be mined, despite President Donald Trump's assertion that the U.S. Navy has fully cleared the waters of explosives laid by Iran. While the U.S. may have made some advancements in mine removal in international waters, according to undisclosed sources, they maintain that the estimated 80 to 150 mines set by Iran remain largely unaddressed.
U.S. officials contradict these claims, arguing that the figures are outdated. Centcom spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins asserts that "internationally recognized transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz are free of Iranian sea mines."
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