US Navy clears Strait of Hormuz mines after Iran closure

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President Trump announced the US Navy has cleared all mines from the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran that any new mining will be destroyed immediately. Iran has largely closed the vital waterway since the conflict began, causing wild oil price fluctuations. Trump stated Iran was notified of the consequences for placing new mines. The strait previously carried 20% of global oil and LNG before the war started on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes. Iran also retaliated against Israel and US bases.


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