US President Donald Trump has said the United States is beginning to “clear out” the Strait of Hormuz, according to a post on social media.
Reiterating claims that Iran’s navy, air force and air defence systems have been destroyed, Trump said the only remaining threat from Tehran was “that a ship may ‘bunk’ into one of their sea mines.”, reports DAWN.
He further claimed that “all 28 of their mine dropper boats are also lying at the bottom of the sea.”
“We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favour to countries all over the world, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others,” Trump added.
He also criticised other countries, saying they “don’t have the courage or will” to carry out the operation themselves.
