US Navy clears mines from Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns Iran

ua.korrespondent.net (Ukrainian)

The US Navy has completed a mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday. He warned that any vessel attempting to lay new mines will be destroyed. Trump stated all discovered mines were removed or detonated in international waters. Iran was warned that any ship or boat attempting to lay new mines would be immediately destroyed without exception. The US Space Force is monitoring the strait under a "zero tolerance" policy. The operation follows Iranian threats to fine or confiscate dozens of vessels amid escalating tensions. The US had previously announced plans for the "toughest sanctions in history" against Tehran and reportedly created a secret oil corridor through the strait.


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