The White House posted a map marking the Gulf waterway “Trump Strait” amid his claim of US sovereignty over the strait, which Tehran has effectively shut for six months.
The removal or destruction of naval mines would represent a major operational achievement because it eliminates one of the most difficult and unpredictable hazards to vessels using the Strait of Hormu ...
Iran has effectively shut down the chokepoint, through which a fifth of the world's oil transits, in retaliation for the war Trump started along with Israel in late February.
The US has repeatedly claimed control over the strait, with Iran rejecting the claims, saying it effectively controls the waterway and intends to impose a toll system.
