Trump announces U.S. Navy has cleared mines from Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the U.S. Navy had cleared all remaining mines from the Strait of Hormuz and that it would prevent hostile actors from replacing them.

Iran deployed mines in the waterway during the ongoing conflict and has worked to shutter maritime traffic in the region. The U.S. has, in response, imposed its own blockade of the region.

"I have just been informed by the United States Navy that all mines have been removed and/or detonated from within the International Waters of the Strait of Hormuz," he posted on Truth Social. "Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed. Through Space Force, we are watching every square inch of the Strait, as we are, also, with Pickaxe Mountain and the already destroyed three other Nuclear sites. There is a Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect."

The war began in late February with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Despite a weeks-long ceasefire, negotiations to end the conflict broke down and led to a resumption of active hostilities.

Trump has sought a commitment from Iran to never possess a nuclear weapon, though Tehran has been unwilling to make meaningful concessions to Washington, thus far.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.