US Says It Knows Locations of Iranian Mines in Hormuz; Trump Says Deal Guarantees Toll-Free Passage

The United States has pinpointed the locations of all mines reportedly laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. A senior U.S. official, cited by CNN, expressed confidence that maritime traffic through the vital waterway will return to normal quickly once Tehran removes these mines, predicting normalization within 30 days.

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The United States has identified the locations of all mines reportedly placed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and expects maritime traffic through the vital waterway to normalize quickly once Tehran removes them.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in Geneva that the developing agreement between Washington and Tehran will guarantee the Strait of Hormuz remains open and free of tolls. Trump told reporters that he does not anticipate needing significant assistance, as the agreement ensures open and toll-free passage. He did, however, suggest that a limited presence of allied nations could still be beneficial.

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I don’t think we’re going to need much help, because we have an agreement where it’s going to be open and it’s toll-free.

Trump conveyed strong confidence in unrestricted maritime navigation through the strategic waterway, anticipating "free sailing" under the agreement's terms. Separately, Reuters reported, citing a U.S. official, that the agreement includes provisions for toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for an initial 60-day period. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy shipping connecting the Gulf to international markets, has been a focal point of recent regional tensions, making freedom of navigation a key element in the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.

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I expected 'free sailing' under the terms of the agreement.