Trump warns Iran: Hormuz mines removed, new mines to face destruction

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President Trump announced all mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been removed or detonated, warning Iran that any vessel laying new mines will face immediate military destruction. Trump said the US Navy briefed him on the removal, adding that American forces are monitoring the waterway and Iranian nuclear sites. He declared a "zero tolerance policy" on mine placement. The warning follows new US sanctions on Iran, with Tehran's economy minister vowing to withstand the pressure and predicting another American defeat.


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