Trump Escalates Tone: "We Are Monitoring Every Square Inch of the Strait of Hormuz"
Trump: "I was just informed by the United States Navy that all mines have been removed and/or detonated from the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been notified that any ship or…
Assessment
Trump is escalating his posture on the Strait of Hormuz, claiming U.S. Navy minesweeping is complete and warning Iran against re-mining. He invokes space-based surveillance and a direct threat of destruction. The escalation is unilateral and public, raising the risk of a direct naval confrontation. Watch for Iran's response and whether other navies coordinate or distance themselves from this stance.