Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Cleared of Iranian Mines

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has removed or detonated all Iranian-laid mines from the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz, declaring a "zero tolerance" policy against any future mining attempts. The announcement, made in a post on Truth Social, comes as the United States intensifies economic pressure on Tehran while maintaining a military presence in the critical maritime corridor. Trump stated he was informed by the Navy that the strait had been cleared and warned that any ship or boat placing new mines would be "immediately and systematically destroyed." He emphasized that U.S.