Event Brief
Trump says US forces are 'clearing' Strait of Hormuz
Filed: Apr 11, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: President Trump announced that US military operations are underway to clear the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: US military has started to clear the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: Apr 11, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: All of Iran's minelaying ships have been sunk.
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