Trump says all mines have been removed and/or detonated from within the International Waters of the Strait of Hormuz

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. Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately an

First Published: August 25, 2026, 11:34 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — 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. On August 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM ET,Donald J. Trump announced that the U.S. Navy has cleared all maritime mines from the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump warned Iran that any vessels attempting to lay new mines would be systematically destroyed. The administration is utilizing the U.S. Space Force to monitor the vital trade corridor.

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. Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed.Through Space Force, we are watching every square inch of the Strait, as we are, also, with Pickaxe Mountain and the already destroyed three other Nuclear sites. There is a Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect.