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Trump: US Cleared Hormuz Strait, Iranian Mine-laying Ships Sunk

Trump: US Cleared Hormuz Strait, Iranian Mine-laying Ships Sunk

Matichon•International•2d ago

Reader Briefing

US President Trump claims the American military has cleared the Strait of Hormuz and sunk 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels.

  • •US President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the US military has begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Trump stated that 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels have been sunk and are at the bottom of the sea.
  • •The announcement comes amid reports of US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
  • •Iranian state media denied the reports of US warships and claimed Iranian forces warned US vessels away.

Overview

  • •On Saturday (April 11 - year not specified), US President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the US military had begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Donald Trump also stated that 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels were sunk and are now at the bottom of the sea.
  • •Shortly before Donald Trump's post, reports emerged of US warships present in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global route for oil and liquefied natural gas transportation.
  • •Iranian state television denied reports of US warships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, US military vessels retreated after receiving a warning from Iran due to the confrontation.
  • •Iran had previously been blocking the Strait of Hormuz, leading to US naval action.
  • •The military actions in the Strait of Hormuz could impact global oil and gas supplies due to its critical shipping role.

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Key Quotes

Donald Trump
""We have now begun the process of clearing the Hormuz Strait.""
“ขณะนี้เราเริ่มกระบวนการเคลียร์ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซแล้ว”
Donald Trump
""All 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels are now at the bottom of the sea.""
“เรือวางทุ่นระเบิดทั้ง 28 ลำของอิหร่าน นอนจมอยู่ก้นทะเลทั้งหมดแล้ว”

Key Entities

Person

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
President of the United States who claims military operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

Place

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
Country whose military conducted operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️
Key international waterway where US military operations are claimed to have taken place.
Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
Country whose mine-laying vessels were reportedly sunk by the US in the Strait of Hormuz.

Organization

Truth Social(ทรูธโซเชียล)ℹ️
Social media platform on which Donald Trump made his announcement.
Reuters(รอยเตอร์)ℹ️
News agency reporting on the events in the Strait of Hormuz.
Axiosℹ️
News outlet that cited US officials regarding the movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tasnim(ทาสนิม)ℹ️
Iranian news agency reporting on the confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz.