US President Trump stated in an interview with Axios that the Strait of Hormuz is currently open, and Iran's response has been moderate. US officials have stated that the US military has weakened Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months. The US military and the United Arab Emirates have formed a special task force to guide ships through and provide air cover to intercept Iranian drones and cruise missiles. The two-week bombing operation by the United States weakened the ability of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to attack ships, the mine clearance operation cleared mines, and restored the blockade of Iranian ports.
