# Trump claims Strait of Hormuz completely cleared of mines

https://mins.news/en/item/18502

- TASS, 2026-08-10 20:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171141

> US President Donald Trump claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely cleared of mines. He says the waterway is open to all ships, with the exception of vessels heading to Iranian ports. The statement concerns access through the strategic strait. Ships bound for Iran remain excluded under his description.

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