US allies are privately warning that the Strait of Hormuz is still likely mined, contradicting President Donald Trump’s claim that the US Navy has fully removed and detonated Iranian explosives. The dispute centers on whether mines laid by Iran have actually been cleared.
WHO:US allies (unnamed)
WHAT:US allies privately cast doubt on a claim that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully demined
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The warning is a reaction to President Donald Trump’s claim that the US Navy had completely removed and detonated explosives laid by Iran.
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