Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz Cleared of Mines as Iran Pressure Builds

The U.S. is intensifying economic pressure on Iran to isolate the regime, leading to severe inflation and currency devaluation within the country. While China opposes these sanctions, the U.S. is also offering rewards for information on IRGC leaders. Meanwhile, Syria has been removed from the state sponsors of terrorism list, and a new mutual defense pact has emerged between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.