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Trump posted that the naval blockade of Iran remains in full force and effect and that all water mines have been removed or detonated.
reported by 2 outlets · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 19, 10:30 AM
Outlets disagree on this: Trump posted that the naval blockade of Iran remains in full force and effect, but an unnamed Iranian official cited by the Jerusalem Post claims Iran is selling oil daily to American ships at volumes matching Iran's total production, contradicting the blockade's effectiveness.
How each outlet reported it
Jerusalem PostLean right · Aug 18, 11:02 PM
Trump posted that the Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect
Cites: Donald Trump · Details: Naval Blockade; full force and effect; Truth Social post
Jerusalem PostLean right · Aug 18, 11:02 PM
Trump stated that the Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect and all water mines have been removed or detonated.
Cites: Donald Trump · Details: Naval Blockade in full force; all water mines removed or detonated
ABC NewsLean left · Aug 25, 8:01 PM
The U.S. Navy informed President Trump that all mines have been removed and/or detonated from the Strait of Hormuz.
Cites: President Donald Trump · Details: mines removed and/or detonated; Strait of Hormuz