Trump Downplays Threats of Hormuz Mines, Touts Alternate Route
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Trump Downplays Threats of Hormuz Mines, Touts Alternate Route

Jun 4th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

President Donald Trump downplayed the threat posed by Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, even as other US officials have warned of their dangers. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said American forces had “swept …

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