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Trump says US Navy cleared all Strait of Hormuz mines

US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the US Navy had cleared the Strait of Hormuz of all mines, either by removing or detonating them. He warned Iran that any new mines would lead to immediate destruction of the vessel. Iran has not commented on the claim, but the strait's closure has caused oil price fluctuations.

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