Trump says U.S. has mine-swept 'entire' Strait of Hormuz, claims strait is open
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On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States Navy has cleared the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines. Trump asserted that the U.S. currently maintains full control over the strategic oil shipping route and declared the waterway open for transit.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil supplies. The president’s remarks emphasize a shift in the operational status of the strait, positioning the U.S. military as the primary authority over the waterway's security and accessibility.
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Jerusalem PostHighlights U.S. control over the key oil shipping route
Middle East EyeFocuses on the assertion of U.S. naval dominance
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