Trump announced the imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but downplayed the threat of Iranian mines
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Trump announced the destruction of Iranian mines and the rapid restoration of shipping. The strait will open after Tehran signs a peace memorandum.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian naval mines has significantly decreased, and the waterway itself could resume full operations in the near future. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.
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According to Trump, the U.S. military has neutralized or destroyed most of the mines planted by Iran. He also expressed conviction that the strait would open "immediately" after Tehran signs a memorandum on the cessation of hostilities, although Iran currently refuses to agree to the terms proposed by the U.S.
The American president also mentioned an alternative southern route along the coast of Oman, which some vessels have already used during the restrictions in the strait. According to Bloomberg, some shipments were carried out with the assistance of the U.S. military.