Trump threatens Iran with 'military consequences never seen before' over Strait of Hormuz mines, claims US destroyed vessels

President Trump posted on Truth Social demanding Iran immediately remove any mines from the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, threatening 'military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before.' He later claimed the U.S. military had 'completely destroyed' 10 inactive Iranian mine-laying vessels, with 'more to follow.' U.S. Central Command subsequently confirmed destroying 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the strait. The threats and military action came amid intelligence reports that Iran was preparing to deploy mines in the critical waterway through which significant global oil shipments pass. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Trump was 'not afraid to use' options to ensure free flow of oil through the route. No evidence was provided that Congressional authorization was sought for the military strikes.

"Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before." — Trump's Truth Social post demanding Iran remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz