President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz is functioning normally after mines were removed, despite occasional drone and missile launches, and that large amounts of oil are flowing through, according to The Zioneer.
President Donald Trump stated Wednesday afternoon that the Strait of Hormuz is functioning normally after the removal of mines, with large quantities of oil flowing freely through the strategic waterway. Trump acknowledged occasional drone and missile launches but described the waterway as highly functional. The statement comes after a series of announcements by the administration regarding control of the strait.
The Zioneer reported on Tuesday afternoon (Aug 25, 17:32 Jerusalem) that Trump announced the US Navy had completed clearing all mines from the strait. Earlier that day, Trump declared a zero-tolerance policy for any vessel laying new mines, warning they would be "immediately and systematically destroyed." An American official also told i24NEWS that CENTCOM had cleared mines from entry and exit routes and opened an additional shipping lane closer to Iranian waters, with assessments indicating Iran may eventually open fire on ships or energy facilities.
The Zioneer has previously reported on broader US-Iran tensions, including Trump's statements on record oil shipments through the strait and the destruction of Iranian nuclear sites. The administration has framed its actions as securing freedom of navigation against Iranian aggression.
Trump's acknowledgment of continued drone and missile launches leaves open the question of whether Iran may still attempt to disrupt traffic, though the president described the waterway as functioning.
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