Trump Claims U.S. Navy Engages Mining Vessels, Asserting Strait of Hormuz Control
April 23, 2026 – Former President Donald Trump issued statements asserting increased U.S. naval activity and control within the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the U.S. Navy had ordered engagement against ships laying mines in the waterway. He indicated that “mine countermeasures” operations were being conducted at a heightened intensity, though specific details were not provided.
Furthermore, Trump claimed that Iran was experiencing instability in its leadership selection process. He asserted that the United States maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz. According to Trump, no vessel transits the strategically vital waterway without U.S.
Navy authorization. “The strait is under strict control,” Trump stated. He indicated this situation would persist until a resolution is reached between the U.S.
and Iran. The comments come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region and raise concerns about potential escalation surrounding maritime security and the presence of mines. The article references Trump’s statements regarding the engagement of ships laying mines and the assertion of U.S.
control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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