Trump says mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz as oil market volatility continues
President Donald Trump said the United States Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that Iran has largely closed since the start of the war in the Middle East. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he also warned that Iran had been notified any ship or boat placing new mines would be "immediately and systematically destroyed." The statement adds to the pressure around one of the world's most sensitive energy chokepoints. The strait is a major route for global energy supplies, and the closure has already caused sharp swings in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:59 LONDON
Sponsored
