Washington, Aug. 25 -- US President Donald Trump today declared that the US Navy had cleared all mines from the main shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz.
"I have just been informed by the United States Navy that all mines have been removed and/or detonated from within the International Waters of the Strait of Hormuz," he wrote on Truth Social.
Trump said that Washington had notified Tehran that any ship or boat placing new mines would be "immediately and systematically destroyed," adding that the US Space Force was closely monitoring the Strait and that there's a "Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement" was in effect, reports Axios.
Two US officials with direct knowledge of the operation confirmed the announcement and said the Navy ha...