On August 25, 2026, President Donald J. Trump announced via social media that the United States Navy has cleared all mines from international waters in the Strait of Hormuz. He issued a zero-tolerance warning to Iran, stating that any vessel laying new mines would be immediately and systematically destroyed. Trump also confirmed that Space Force is monitoring the strait and referenced previously destroyed nuclear sites, including Pickaxe Mountain.

President Trump wrote:

"I have just been informed by the United States Navy that all mines have been removed and/or detonated from within the International Waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed. Through Space Force, we are watching every square inch of the Strait, as we are, also, with Pickaxe Mountain and the already destroyed three other Nuclear sites. There is a Zero Tolerance policy on mine placement in full force and effect. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"