President Donald Trump said U.S. forces have destroyed more than 30 vessels allegedly involved in laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the operation significantly reduced threats to commercial shipping in the critical waterway.
Speaking during a briefing, Trump said U.S. military strikes targeted ships believed to be part of a coordinated effort to deploy sea mines that could disrupt global maritime traffic. According to the president, all 30 vessels identified as mine-laying ships were hit during the operation and sunk.
âWeâre hammering their capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,â Trump said. âWeâve hit all 30 of their ships and destroyed them. Theyâre all at the bottom of the sea.â
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the worldâs most strategically important shipping routes, carrying a significant share of global oil and energy exports. Any disruption in the narrow passage can have immediate effects on international energy markets and regional security.
Military officials have not yet released additional operational details or independent confirmation of the reported strikes.
