President Donald Trump said the US Navy had successfully cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway between Oman and Iran through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil consumption passes. The announcement, made on [Date of announcement], follows weeks of escalating friction in the Persian Gulf and concerns that threats to commercial shipping could disrupt energy supplies. The Navy has not published an operational report specifying how many mines were neutralized or how long the mission lasted, while independent verification from international maritime organizations or allied naval forces remains unavailable. Clearing the mines could reduce immediate risks for tankers, shipping delays and war-risk insurance premiums, but analysts caution that broader regional security threats remain unresolved. The reported operation is therefore a specific de-escalation for maritime traffic, not a resolution of the geopolitical tensions surrounding the strait.