“Military Consequences… At a Level Never Seen Before”: Trump Issues Dire Warning After Report Iran May Be Deploying Mines in Strait of Hormuz — Then Announces U.S. Destroyed 10 Mine-Laying Boats
From the left, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144), USCGC John Scheuerman (WPC 1146), USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1147) transit the Strait of Hormuz, Aug. 22. The cutters are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Noah Martin)
President Donald Trump has fired off a scorching warning to the rogue regime in Tehran, demanding the immediate removal of any naval mines reportedly being deployed in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
According to a report from CBS News, U.S. intelligence officials believe Iran may be taking steps to deploy naval mines in the shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz.
Intelligence estimates suggest the Iranian regime possesses between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines, many capable of being deployed by small boats or other vessels operating in the Persian Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz is widely considered the world’s most important oil chokepoint, carrying roughly one-fifth of global crude shipments.
President Trump responded forcefully on Truth Social, making it clear that any attempt by Iran to mine the strait would be met with overwhelming consequences.
“If Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY! If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before.
“If, on the other hand, they remove what may have been placed, it will be a giant step in the right direction! Additionally, we are using the same Technology and Missile capabilities deployed against Drug Traffickers to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait. They will be dealt with quickly and violently. BEWARE!”
Just thirteen minutes later, Trump returned to Truth Social with a dramatic update revealing that U.S. forces had already taken action.
“I am pleased to report that within the last few hours, we have hit, and completely destroyed, 10 inactive mine laying boats and/or ships, with more to follow!”
The president has repeatedly warned that any Iranian attempt to interfere with shipping through the strategic waterway would trigger a powerful American response.
CBS News reported, “In a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday morning, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations against Iran, continues to hunt and strike “mine-laying vessels” and “mine storage facilities.”
The Strait of Hormuz sits between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula and serves as the primary gateway for oil exports from major producers such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar.
Any attempt to block or mine the strait could instantly send energy prices soaring and spark a broader military confrontation in the region.
