Trump claims US forces clearing Strait of Hormuz, Iranian mine-laying vessels sunk

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.

Trump claims US forces clearing Strait of Hormuz, Iranian mine-laying vessels sunk

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