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U.S. Army Announces Clearing of Mines from Strait of Hormuz; Trump Claims Route as New U.S. Territory
The U.S. Army and Centcom announced that the Strait of Hormuz is free of Iranian mines, citing operations by U.S. Armed Forces. Trump declared the strategic waterway as 'new' U.S. territory. The move follows heightened tensions and military activity in the region.
The U.S. Army and Centcom confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is cleared of mines, ensuring the passage of international maritime traffic. The statement was reported by multiple outlets, including Infobae and 20 Minutos. The U.S. military attributed the clearance to its operations in the area. La Vanguardia reported that Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz as 'new' U.S. territory, a claim not mentioned by the other sources.
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IndependentLa VanguardiaAug 28, 03:37 PM
U.S. Army assures it has cleared the Strait of Hormuz of minesTrump claims the strategic naval route as 'new' U.S. territory
Independent20 minutosAug 28, 08:54 AM
U.S. Army assures that the Strait of Hormuz is cleared of mines and openCentcom assures that the international transit routes through the Strait are free of Iranian mines thanks to the operations of the U.S. Armed Forces.
IndependentinfobaeAug 28, 06:15 AM
U.S. Army assures that the Strait of Hormuz is cleared of mines and open