Trump Claims Hormuz Mines Cleared; Warns Iran

President Trump said the U.S. Navy has cleared all mines from international waters in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Iran that any future mines would be immediately destroyed under a Zero Tolerance policy. He said Space Force is monitoring the strait, along with Pickaxe Mountain and three Iranian nuclear sites previously claimed to be destroyed. The statements accompanied a broader push to pressure Iran economically, including expanded sanctions. Some reporting has noted a disconnect between Trump’s assurances and shipping data showing varying traffic through Hormuz. Analysts and markets reacted to the announcement as a potential improvement for global oil shipments, but officials cautioned that verification and ongoing assessments are needed. The development follows months of mine-clearing operations amid U.S.-Iran and Israel-Iran tensions.