@Open Source Intel: Reporter: Now that you’ve announced that the U.S. has destroyed all of Iran’s mine-laying ships, why can’t the U.S. just immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Trump: Well, we could, but it takes t

Reporter asks why the U.S. cannot immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz after destroying Iran’s mine-laying ships. President Trump responds that while the U.S. could act, it requires assurance from ship owners that the strait is completely safe, given the high cost and risk involved for vessels.