US has mine swept entire Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and has swept the strategic oil waterway for Iranian mines. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, 'Look, the only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz right now is the United States Navy. We've mine-swept the entire strait.' The developing story from Reuters provides no further details.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz and has swept the strategic oil waterway for Iranian mines. In remarks to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump stated, 'Look, the only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz right now is the United States Navy. We've mine-swept the entire strait.' The article, published by Reuters on August 10, 2026, is a developing story and provides no further details on the operation or its verification. The claim comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, though the article does not elaborate on the broader context.