Trump: Monitoring Every Inch of the Strait of Hormuz
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that the United States is vigilantly monitoring "every inch" of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside significant locations including the Mount of the Axe and three other Iranian nuclear sites that he claims have previously been destroyed. Trump's statements come amid rising tensions regarding the critical waterway, which serves as a major passage for global shipping and energy supplies.
During his remarks, Trump mentioned that the U.S. Navy has been instructed to either eliminate or detonate all mines in the international waters of the Strait. He further emphasized that Iran has been warned that any vessel attempting to lay new mines in the strait "will be destroyed immediately and systematically," highlighting Washington's policy of zero tolerance towards mining activities. This statement reflects the ongoing geopolitical complexities in the region, especially considering the strait's importance for international maritime traffic and energy transport.
As reported by arabic.anf-news.com.
