Published August 26th, 2026 - 07:38 GMT
ALBAWABA - The U.S. Navy removed all mines planted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. President Donald Trump."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," Trump posted on Truth Social.According to the president, the U.S. Army worked on removing all the planted mines from the main shipping lane in the critical waterway, which has been closed since the start of the war in February.He further mentioned that the army will attack any ship that attempts to plant new mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned, "There is a Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect."US President Trump declares Strait of Hormuz cleared of mines, says 'zero tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect'. pic.twitter.com/IaZSnquWpb— News Arena India (@NewsArenaIndia) August 25, 2026 Axios reported that the mine removal will enhance the passage of oil ships via the strait despite Iran's warnings that the key route is closed and that the Iranian navy will target any ship that attempts to pass through it.In addition, two American officials informed of the matter confirmed Trump's statement and said the U.S. Navy has cleared the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), which is the median lane of the strait between Muscat and Tehran.
