India, April 11 -- American military forces began the process for clearing of sea mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said after two US Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted the operations as the US and Iran held peace talks in Islamabad.

It was not immediately clear if Iran was fine with the plan and the operation.

The military statement came just after US President Donald Trump declared on social media that the "Strait of Hormuz will soon be open". He wrote on Truth Social, "The United States has completely destroyed Iran's Military, including their entire Navy and Air Force, and everything else. Their Leadership is DEAD!"

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