Donald Trump stated on Monday that the United States Navy has successfully cleared the Strait of Hormuz of mines and asserted that American naval forces maintain complete control over the critical waterway. Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office, Trump emphasized the operational status of the passage. “The [Strait] is open now.
Look, the only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz now is the United States Navy,” Trump told the press corps, according to CNN television coverage. He elaborated on the process, stating that the U.S. military has a consistent record of detecting and removing submerged threats.
“They, time after time, will release a mine and we find the mine. You know, we have cleared the entire strait [of mines], as you may have heard, or perhaps you have not heard,” the American president added. The Strait of Hormuz is recognized globally as a vital chokepoint for international maritime trade, handling a significant volume of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
Trump’s declaration underscores the administration’s assertion of U.S. naval dominance in securing passage through this strategic geopolitical area. The statement suggests that U.S.
efforts have rendered the passage safe from the threat of mines, solidifying the Navy’s role as the primary guarantor of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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