Trump Announces US Military Operation to Clear Strait of Hormuz
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US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that American military forces have begun clearing the strategic Strait of Hormuz of naval mines. According to the White House, the operation aims to remove what Trump described as the last remaining obstacle to safe navigation through the waterway, following what he claimed was the destruction of Iranian naval and air forces. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint through which approximately 20% of global oil shipments pass, connecting the Persian Gulf to international waters. Any military action in this region carries significant implications for global energy markets and Middle East stability.