President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has cleared all mines from the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz.

In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that he had been informed by the Navy that all mines had been removed or detonated from the key shipping lane. He warned Iran that any vessel attempting to place new mines would be immediately and systematically destroyed, with the U.S. Space Force monitoring the area under a zero-tolerance policy.[1]

The development comes amid heightened tensions following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran that began in late February. The strait, through which roughly 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas previously flowed, has been largely closed to commercial traffic during the fighting, contributing to volatility in energy markets.

U.S. officials confirmed the Navy conducted a months-long operation using underwater drones and private contractors to scan and clear the Traffic Separation Scheme lane between Oman and Iran. More than 100 suspected mines were addressed in the process.[1]

The clearance reduces Iran's ability to disrupt global energy supplies and limits its leverage in any future talks with the Trump administration. It also undercuts parallel negotiations between Iran and Oman for a temporary joint shipping corridor and mine-clearing project, which Tehran has indicated would not reopen the strait to full traffic.

Iran's deputy foreign minister has maintained that the waterway remains closed from a military standpoint despite the proposed framework. The U.S. has simultaneously rolled out new sanctions targeting Iranian aviation, shipping, technology, and digital assets.

Trump's announcement marks the second such claim in recent days, following an earlier statement on August 18. Maritime security centers have noted ongoing risks from potential drifting mines, but the administration's action signals a firm commitment to securing the vital waterway for international commerce.