Trump: US Cleared Hormuz of Iranian Mines
Trump: US Cleared Hormuz of Iranian Mines
The News
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has mine-swept the entire Strait of Hormuz, clearing it of Iranian mines and taking control of the key oil shipping route.
"It's open now," Trump said of the strait, a chokepoint through which a large share of the world's seaborne oil passes.
Timeline
Trump announced that U.S. forces had cleared the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines and now controlled the route, according to Reuters and the Jerusalem Post.
Reactions
Trump framed the operation as reopening the waterway, saying it is "open now." The claim was reported by Reuters, the Jerusalem Post and The Independent; independent confirmation of the scope of the mine-clearing was not detailed in the coverage.
What's Next
Watch for confirmation from the U.S. military and reaction from Iran, as well as any effect on global oil prices and shipping traffic through the strait.
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