President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, on April 10, 2026, in Washington.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday (April 11, 2026) posted on social media that the United States military has started to clear the Strait of Hormuz, and that all of Iran’s mine-laying ships have been sunk.
“We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz,” he wrote in a Truth Social post, adding that “all 28” of Iran’s “mine dropper boats are also lying at the bottom of the sea”.
Published – April 11, 2026 05:39 pm IST
