Trump says Hormuz mines cleared, warns Iran against new mines

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President Donald Trump announced all mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been removed or detonated, warning Iran that any vessels planting new ones face immediate destruction. Trump stated the US Navy confirmed the clearance, adding that American forces, including the Space Force, are monitoring the waterway and sensitive sites like Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for new mining attempts. The announcement coincides with expanded US secondary sanctions targeting entities doing business with Iran. Tehran dismissed the economic impact, claiming a two-year plan to counter Washington's strategy.


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