- He also noted that American mine-claring operations were already underway in the area
- Trump further claimed that US forces currently have full control over the waterway
- The warning comes amid Iran’s insistence that it will continue restricting access through the strait
Donald Trump has warned that the United States will take decisive military action against any vessel attempting to plant mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran.
In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump said he had directed the US Navy to immediately neutralise any boat involved in laying mines in the vital shipping route, stressing that there should be no delay in responding to such threats.
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He also noted that American mine-claring operations were already underway in the area.
The warning comes amid Iran’s insistence that it will continue restricting access through the strait, allowing only limited, approved vessels to pass, as long as US-imposed blockades on its ports remain in place.
Efforts to ease tensions through diplomatic talks in Islamabad appear uncertain, with Tehran yet to confirm its participation. The prolonged standoff has continued to unsettle global markets, given the strait’s importance to international oil shipments.
Trump further claimed that US forces currently have full control over the waterway, adding that normal operations would only resume once Iran agrees to a peace arrangement.
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