US Navy clears Strait of Hormuz mines; Trump warns Iran of 'zero tolerance'

realitatea.net (Romanian)

President Trump announced the US Navy removed or detonated all mines from international waters in the Strait of Hormuz. He warned Iran that any vessel laying new mines will be "destroyed immediately and systematically." Trump made the statement on Truth Social, citing Navy reports. He issued a firm warning to Iran, emphasizing zero tolerance for re-mining activities in the strategic waterway critical to global oil shipments. The Strait of Hormuz is a major transit route for about 20% of global oil. Tensions have been high between Washington and Tehran over maritime security in the region.


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