US claims control over Strait of Hormuz, Iran ports blocked

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that American naval forces have cleared or detonated all mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting U.S. control over the critical global oil transit route.

This announcement follows the initiation of what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "largest financial offensive ever conducted against an enemy." Trump warned that any opposition to U.S. control over the strait would be "immediately and systematically suppressed," emphasizing that U.S. military forces are monitoring every part of this vital waterway.

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I have just been informed by the U.S. Navy that all mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz have been removed or detonated.

The U.S. military has escorted hundreds of tankers through the strait in the past week. Meanwhile, the blockade of Iranian ports continues as part of the "Economic Pariah" operation, which targets Iran's trade partners. The White House is reportedly relying on sanctions against these partners.

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Any opposition to American control over the Strait of Hormuz will be 'immediately and systematically suppressed.'

In related developments, a spokesperson for Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced an agreement with Oman to share revenues from previously free passage through the strait. This comes after Trump had previously threatened Oman with bombing.

Global oil prices have reportedly fallen again amid these developments. The U.S. assertion of control and continued pressure on Iran signal a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions.

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The largest financial offensive ever conducted against an enemy.