U.S. says it cleared mines in Strait of Hormuz; Iran disputes the account

The United States says its military began clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials stated that Iran had been unable to find and remove mines it had previously placed there, and that two U.S. warships successfully transited the strait.

Iran has denied the U.S. claims, saying the American vessels turned back after a warning. The conflicting statements come amid ongoing diplomatic talks between the two countries.