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Trump says U.S. has cleared mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says U.S. has cleared mines in Strait of Hormuz

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States has cleared mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump, who stated that U.S. forces now control the vital waterway 100 percent.
  • Iran is seeking reparations for war damages and the lifting of a sea blockade, while also considering charging transit fees for passage through the strait.
  • Trump is demanding compensation from Iran for past injuries and deaths, and has extended a waiver for foreign ships transporting oil and raw materials between U.S. ports.

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have completely cleared mines in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the U.S. military now controls the crucial oil transit route "100 percent." He declared the waterway open for shipping.

The U.S. military controls the waterway "100 percent."

— Donald TrumpDuring a press conference at the White House, announcing the clearance of mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

This statement follows recent comments from Vice President JD Vance, who indicated the U.S. was establishing a mechanism for safe navigation, contingent on mine clearance and Iran's commitment not to attack merchant vessels. Meanwhile, Iran reported constructive talks with Oman regarding shipping regulations through the strait, though some technical issues remain unresolved. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson suggested that transit fees might be imposed in exchange for services.

Iranian media reports indicated that the National Security Council linked the opening of the strait to concessions from the U.S. and its allies. These demands included lifting the sea blockade on Iranian ports, withdrawing U.S. forces from the region, and financial compensation for war damages. In response, Trump also made compensation payments a condition for future negotiations on ending the war, demanding Iran pay for all individuals severely injured or killed by Iran in the past, as well as for the families of deceased protesters.

We are establishing a mechanism for safe navigation.

— JD VanceStating the U.S. plan for ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. has also extended a 90-day exemption for foreign ships transporting oil and raw materials between U.S. ports, though new conditions have been introduced. Prior to the war initiated by the U.S. and Israel in February, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about one-fifth of global oil supply and is vital for liquefied natural gas and fertilizer transport, was largely undisturbed. Iranian attacks on ships and threats after the war's commencement had nearly halted maritime traffic.

Iran should pay for all people who were severely injured or killed by the Iranian side in the past.

— Donald TrumpDemanding compensation from Iran as a condition for future negotiations.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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