Trump claims US fully cleared mines from Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that the United States has completely cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz, opening passage for all vessels except those bound for Iranian ports. The assertion comes amid persistent US-Iran tensions despite a June memorandum of understanding, and Tehran has not confirmed the mine-clearing.
The Claim
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the strait is under 100% US control and open to commercial traffic, though he acknowledged that mines are sometimes dropped. 'We find these mines. We demined the entire strait,' he stated. The remarks offer no timeline for the alleged demining and assert continued US monitoring.
Military Context
The US and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28. A June memorandum of understanding called for a ceasefire on all fronts, but on July 8 the US resumed large-scale strikes, accusing Iran of violating terms related to the Strait of Hormuz. On August 2, Trump said he canceled a planned strike to pursue a broader deal with Tehran.
Iran-Oman Agreement
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced on August 5 that Iran and Oman had agreed on geographic coordinates for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that the deal does not mean the strait will open immediately, as that step depends on US actions.
What's Next
Iran has yet to respond to Trump's demining claim, and no independent verification has been provided. The Iran-Oman route may offer an alternative, but its implementation rests on a diplomatic resolution that remains elusive.
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Trump claims US fully cleared mines from Strait of Hormuz
