Trump warns Iran over Hormuz mines, threatens unprecedented military action
US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Tuesday, demanding immediate removal of any naval mines potentially laid in the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened severe military consequences if mines are not swiftly addressed, stating consequences would be "at a level never seen before." The warning follows reports suggesting Iran may be preparing to deploy mines to disrupt shipping in the critical waterway. Trump's statement comes as the US considers plans to escort commercial vessels through the Strait. "If Iran has put out any mines... we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY!" he declared on Truth Social. The threat escalates tensions in the Persian Gulf, where the Strait is vital for global oil shipments.