Trump Declares US Operations to Clear Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict with Iran
'Iran's Leadership Is Dead': Trump Says US 'Clearing' Hormuz After Two Warships Cross Waterway
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US President Donald Trump announced that the United States is initiating operations to clear the Strait of Hormuz after two US warships transited the waterway. This marks a significant military maneuver amid ongoing tensions with Iran, as Trump claims Iran's military capabilities have been severely diminished.
- 01Trump claims the US is starting to clear the Strait of Hormuz.
- 02Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers have crossed the strait, marking a first since the conflict began.
- 03Trump asserts that Iran's military, including its Navy and Air Force, has been destroyed.
- 04Iranian officials deny any US vessels have entered the strait.
- 05The US Central Command is preparing to clear mines laid by Iran's military.
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US President Donald Trump announced on April 11, 2026, that the United States has begun the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane, following the transit of two US Navy guided-missile destroyers. This operation is significant as it marks the first US naval movement through the strait since the conflict with Iran escalated in February. Trump claimed that Iran is 'losing big' and that their military capabilities, including 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels, have been largely destroyed. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy are conducting operations to ensure the strait is free of mines laid by Iran's military forces. Despite these claims, Iranian state media refuted the presence of US vessels in the strait and warned commercial ships to seek prior approval before transiting, threatening destruction for non-compliance. This development occurs amidst ongoing discussions in Islamabad aimed at negotiating a ceasefire in the six-week war.
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The US operations to clear the Strait of Hormuz could significantly affect global shipping routes and energy supply chains, as this strait is a critical passage for oil and goods.
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