Trump declares Hormuz mine-free, warns Iran of 'zero tolerance'
08:22, 26/08/2026, WednesdayU: Update: 08:28, 26/08/2026, Wednesday
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US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that naval forces have cleared the Strait of Hormuz of all mines, warning Tehran that Washington maintains a 'zero tolerance' policy and will destroy any vessel attempting to lay new explosives in the strategic waterway.
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that naval forces have cleared the Strait of Hormuz of all mines. Writing on Truth Social, he stated: "Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed."
Zero Tolerance Policy
Trump emphasized a "zero tolerance policy" on mine placement, asserting that Space Force technology monitors "every square inch" of the waterway and Pickaxe Mountain. The surveillance also covers "the already destroyed three other nuclear sites," according to the post.
War Context
The announcement comes as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its third month following the February 28 offensive. More than 3,300 people have been killed in Iran since hostilities began.
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