US removes all mines from Strait of Hormuz, warns Iran against replanting

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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that all mines have been removed from international waters of the Strait of Hormuz and warned Iran that any vessel planting new mines will be destroyed. Trump stated the US is monitoring the strait via Space Force with a "zero tolerance policy" on mine placement. Attacks on vessels have continued for weeks despite no direct air strikes between the US and Iran. Oil transits through the strait fell to 5 million barrels per day Monday, down from over 20 million before the conflict. The dispute follows the expiration of a 14-point memorandum of understanding on August 17.


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