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Trump tells Iran to remove any mines in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump warned Iran to remove any potential mines in the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that failure to do so could trigger unprecedented military action. He noted that the U.S. currently has no reports of mines being placed.

David Ljunggren and Daphne Psaledakis/Reuters

March 11, 2026

Trump tells Iran to remove any mines in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 9, 2026.

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

President Donald Trump on Tuesday told Iran to remove any mines it may have placed in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that if Tehran did not it would face military consequences at a level not seen before.


Trump added that the United States had no reports of Iran placing any mines in the stretch of water.

-David Ljunggren and Daphne Psaledakis/Reuters

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