The Iranians are taking a lesson from the Barbary pirates. As long as they have the power to close the Strait of Hormuz, they can extract tribute and fees from anyone wishing to transit. Removing the sea mines is difficult and necessary. However until Iran’s very effective drones are neutralized, the Iranians can control the strait.
And Trump is taking a lesson from Jefferson....hopefully.
With Trump at the helm, short term, maybe. Long term, not likely.
Removing any sea mines.
None confirmed yet.