Trump Orders U.S. Forces to Clear the Strait of Hormuz – Iran Can’t Even Locate Its Own Mines
President Trump just announced that the United States is stepping in to clear the Strait of Hormuz after Iran proved completely incapable of doing it themselves.
In a direct Truth Social post, Trump wrote:
“We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the World, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others. Incredibly, they don’t have the Courage or Will to do this work themselves. Very interestingly, however, empty Oil carrying ships from many Nations are all heading to the United States of America to LOAD UP with Oil. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Video:
US Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) is crossing the strait of Hormuz today according to AIS data. https://t.co/sDJd0gW1id pic.twitter.com/Vp2yRt9IyC
— MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) April 11, 2026
U.S. ships are already moving in and clearing the waterway right in Iran’s face while high-level negotiations continue in Pakistan between Iranian officials and a U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff.
The reason Iran can’t reopen the strait themselves is as embarrassing as it is telling: they laid mines haphazardly and didn’t bother to record or track where they all went. Some have drifted, making removal even harder. The regime lacks the technology and capability to clear its own mess quickly, so the U.S. is doing the job for them — and for the rest of the world that depends on that oil flow.
This is classic Trump leadership. He applied maximum pressure, forced the regime to the table, and is now ensuring the strait stays open on America’s terms. The mullahs talked big about shutting down the waterway, but they couldn’t even clean up their own mines. Now they’re watching U.S. forces do it while empty tankers line up to load American oil.
The contrast couldn’t be clearer. Weak administrations let Iran threaten global energy supplies for years. Trump is ending the games and restoring stability through strength.
We’ll continue to monitor the negotiations in Pakistan and the clearing operation in the strait. The next few days will show whether Iran is finally ready to deal seriously or whether they will keep playing the same old games while the U.S. keeps delivering results.
**Opinion Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article, including praise for President Trump’s decisive action and criticism of Iran’s incompetence, reflect a critical perspective and may not align with all readers. Facts are based on the President’s public statement, reported mine issues, and ongoing developments; readers should form their own conclusions.**
Natalie Dagenhardt is an American conservative writer who writes for Right Journalism! Natalie has described herself as a polemicist who likes to “stir up the pot,” and does not “pretend to be impartial or balanced, as broadcasters do,” drawing criticism from the left, and sometimes from the right. As a passionate journalist, she works relentlessly to uncover the corruption happening in Washington. She is a “constitutional conservative”.
I believe it is against International laws to release mines in any waterway or even on land now.
Who in Iran will be held responsible? They should receive the death sentence.
…probably because there aren’t any…