US President Donald Trump has said the US Navy has cleared or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as efforts continue to restore shipping through the vital waterway following the war with Iran.
Trump said Iran had been warned against attempting to lay new mines in the strait.
“Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed,” he wrote on Truth Social.
Iran has not publicly commented on the claim. The announcement comes amid continued uncertainty over the future of commercial shipping through the strait.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Key to Global Energy Markets
Before the war, roughly 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This made the waterway one of the most strategically important energy routes in the world.
The conflict began on 28 February with US and Israeli air strikes against Iran. Tehran subsequently retaliated against Israel, US military bases in the region and American Arab allies in the Gulf. Iran also moved to restrict passage through the strait, while the US has maintained that the waterway should remain open to international shipping.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US has control of the area.The disruption has contributed to major volatility in global energy markets, with traders closely watching developments that could determine when normal shipping can resume.
Mine Clearance Could Help Restore Shipping
Trump’s announcement that US forces have cleared the mines would represent an important step towards reopening the waterway if independently confirmed.
However, the claim has not been publicly verified by Iran, and the details of the alleged mine-clearing operation remain unclear. Oman’s proposed temporary corridor and discussions over joint mine clearance suggest that regional governments are also seeking practical arrangements to make the passage safer for commercial vessels.
The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the wider conflict, with any sustained reopening likely to have significant implications for global oil prices, international shipping and efforts to stabilise the region.
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