Trump says all mines removed from Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy has removed or destroyed all mines in international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. He added that Iran has been warned that any vessel laying new mines will be destroyed immediately. Trump also said U.S. Space Force is monitoring the strait and destroyed nuclear sites.
Key Facts
- Trump said the U.S. Navy informed him that all mines in international waters of the Strait of Hormuz had been removed or destroyed.
- Iran has been told that any ship or boat laying new mines will be systematically destroyed immediately.
- Trump said the U.S. Space Force is monitoring every square meter of the Strait of Hormuz, Kazma Mountain, and three other destroyed nuclear facilities.
- Trump asserted that a zero-tolerance policy on new mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz is fully in effect.
Mine Clearance
Trump said on social media that he had just been informed by the U.S. Navy that all mines in international waters of the Strait of Hormuz had been removed or destroyed. He stated that Iran has been informed that any ship or boat laying new mines will be systematically destroyed immediately. Trump asserted that a zero-tolerance policy on new mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz is fully in effect.
Nuclear Site Monitoring
Trump said the U.S. is closely monitoring areas in Iran where enriched uranium stockpiles are allegedly held and which are important for Tehran's nuclear program. He stated that through the Space Force, the U.S. is watching every square meter of the Strait of Hormuz, Kazma Mountain, and three other destroyed nuclear facilities.
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Trump says all mines removed from Strait of Hormuz
