"Iran, with the help of the U.S.A., has removed, or is removing, all sea mines!" Trump said in one of a barrage of social media postings announcing that Iran has agreed to reopen the strait.
Removing any mines will be critical to regain the confidence of commercial vessels that use the vital waterway to deliver oil and other products.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has dropped sea mines in the strait, according to the U.S. and Iranian news agencies.
The U.S. Navy has one littoral combat ship built for mine clearing, as well as other military assets in the region capable of doing that work. The Navy has dispatched two additional mine-clearing ships from Japan that are heading to the region.
More on the Strait of Hormuz reopening:
- Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade remains
- Macron and Starmer welcome news of Strait of Hormuz opening but say it must be permanent
- Oil prices plummet as Wall Street rallies to new record following Strait of Hormuz reopening
- Why a U.S. blockade on Iran seems to be working