Event Brief
Trump says all Strait of Hormuz mines removed
By The BriefBrief · Sources (22)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said the US Navy informed him that all mines have been removed and/or detonated within international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. He added that Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump warned that any new mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz would be destroyed and said the US Navy reported all existing mines had been removed or detonated.
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The statement was triggered by Trump’s claim that the US Navy reported all mines had been removed and by his warning against any future mine placement.
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