Trump's latest post: "If Iran has laid any mines in the Strait of Hormuz (we currently have no reports of them doing so), we demand immediate removal! If mines are laid for any reason and not immediately removed, the military strike against Iran will reach an unprecedented level. On the other hand, if they remove the possible mines they may have laid, that would be a significant step in the right direction!"
This is Trump's latest post on his social platform "Truth Social" on March 10, 2026. In the post, Trump issued a strong warning to Iran -
The U.S. currently has no report of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
If Iran indeed laid any mines, they must be removed immediately.
If the mines are not removed immediately, Iran will face a "unprecedented" military strike.
If Iran removes the possible mines they may have laid, it would be a "significant step" in the right direction.
Combined with news from the past two days, the background of this warning is more complex:
Intelligence basis: After the report by ABC, multiple media confirmed that the U.S. intelligence agencies have indeed discovered "early signs" of Iran possibly deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which directly triggered Trump's public warning.
Current situation: Since the U.S. and Israel launched a military strike against Iran on February 28, the conflict has entered its 11th day. Tehran, the capital of Iran, and other areas have been continuously bombed, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has also vowed to continue striking U.S. and Israeli targets.
As the vital artery for global oil transportation, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz directly affects the energy market. While issuing military threats, Trump also stated that to curb oil prices, he would lift some oil sanctions on certain countries. Additionally, Russian President Putin called Trump on the 9th to discuss the possibility of ending the conflict as soon as possible through political and diplomatic means.
On the surface, Trump's remarks are a final ultimatum to the Iranian leadership. But looking deeper, it is also a message to global allies and adversaries, reasserting America's commitment to protecting global waterway security, thereby countering concerns about "American withdrawal." At the same time, by emphasizing "currently no reports," it also leaves room for diplomatic maneuvering.
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