In his address, U.S. President Donald Trump noted that the strikes were carried out due to concerns that Iran might take actions to mine the strait. He also warned Tehran of "unprecedented consequences" in the event of mining waterways. At the same time, Trump clarified that at the time of the attack, the U.S. did not have reliable information about the actual placement of mines.
Earlier, representatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that Iran would not allow oil to be exported from the region while attacks from the U.S. and Israel continue. Following these statements, reports began to appear in American media about the potential mining of the strait.
