
President Donald Trump announced that US forces have begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz, stating that all 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels have been sunk. Trump posted on Truth Social that this action is being taken as a service to countries worldwide, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, and Germany. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway and a central point of disagreement in ongoing US-Iran discussions in Islamabad. The Financial Times reported that these direct talks have reached an impasse regarding the strait's status, highlighting continued tensions despite diplomatic efforts.
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