Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- US President Donald Trump has said the US Navy completed a mine-sweeping operation in the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed the operation gave Washington full control over the strategic waterway.

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Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the strait was open to international shipping. However, he claimed Iran remained restricted from using the route. His comments came as Tehran continued to demand conditions before reopening the waterway.

Trump said US forces had cleared the strait of mines during the operation. He warned that Iran could still try to disrupt shipping by laying additional mines. However, he said US forces were monitoring the area and rem...