Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Mine-Free, Accuses Iran of Military Pay Crisis

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US President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz mine-free on Tuesday, threatening to destroy any vessels attempting to lay new mines in the strategic waterway. Trump stated the US Navy had removed or detonated all mines in international waters, with a "zero tolerance" policy enforced via Space Force surveillance. He also accused Iran of failing to pay its military while killing protesters, calling it a humanitarian crisis. The US is preparing "Operation Economic Outcast" to pressure Iran amid a nearly six-month conflict. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened sanctions against countries maintaining economic ties with Iran, though no major new penalties were announced.


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