Trump Says US Navy Has Cleared All Mines from Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US Navy has successfully removed and detonated all mines placed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which approximately 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas once transited. Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, warning that any ship placing new mines would be immediately and systematically destroyed. The Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran following the start of the US-Israel military campaign against Iran on February 28, 2026, triggering significant volatility in global oil prices. A 14-point Memorandum of Understanding reached in June had set a 60-day deadline that expired without a comprehensive deal. The US has since imposed new economic sanctions on Iran. Iran's Economy Minister responded by saying the country was fully prepared for further economic pressure. The clearance of the strait is seen as a major development in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.