Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Summary
President Donald Trump said the US Navy has removed or destroyed all mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway affected by the war involving Iran. The US warned Iran that any new mines placed will face immediate military destruction, while tensions and sanctions between the US and Iran continue.Key Facts
- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
- Iran has largely closed the Strait since a war started on 28 February involving US and Israeli air strikes against Iran.
- President Trump posted that the US Navy cleared all mines from the Strait and threatened to destroy any new mines immediately.
- Iran has fired at vessels trying to cross without its permission and seeks full control of the Strait.
- The US and Iran had signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding in June, setting a 60-day deadline to agree on the Strait’s status, but talks have failed.
- The US recently imposed new economic sanctions against Iran, warning nations that trade with Iran could face isolation.
- Negotiations between Iran and Oman, a US ally, on managing the Strait have not resulted in an agreement.
- President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US talks with Iran about the Strait.
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