Trump claims ‘clearing’ Hormuz of mines; Iran says US warship made U-turn after warning
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US President Donald Trump claimed that the US has started clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran warned a US warship to retreat after it attempted to enter the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical conduit for global oil supplies, and its closure has disrupted global energy markets.
The US has begun clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump. Several US Navy ships crossed the strait on Saturday, aiming to increase confidence for commercial ships to cross. Iran's military warned a US destroyer to retreat after it attempted to enter the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is vital to the global economy, and its closure has disrupted oil supplies. The US operation focused on freedom of navigation through international waters. Iran denied reports that US warships crossed the strait, but acknowledged warning a US naval vessel to retreat.
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