Iran denies Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz has been cleared of mines

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First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 1:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Iran disputes a claim by Donald Trump that the Strait of Hormuz has been demined. The disagreement concerns the status of a strategically important maritime chokepoint.

SO WHAT?

Uncertainty around Hormuz could threaten shipping and energy flows through a major global trade route.

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zocalo.com.mxes

Irán desmiente a Trump y dice que Ormuz no ha sido desminado – Periódico Zócalo | Noticias de Saltillo, Torreón, Piedras Negras, Monclova, Acuña

Aug 26, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

elfinanciero.com.mxes

Irán contradice a Trump y advierte que Ormuz no está desminado: 'Es estrategia propagandística' – El Financiero

Aug 26, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

noticel.comes

Irán desmiente a Trump y dice que Ormuz no ha sido desminado - NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico

Aug 26, 2026, 1:32 PM UTC