Turkey May Consider Role in Hormuz Demining After Iran-US Deal, Minister Says
25 Apr 202611:41 AM
Turkey May Consider Role in Hormuz Demining After Iran-US Deal, Minister Says
Reuters
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider ​taking part in demining operations in ‌the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States.

Fidan, ​speaking to reporters in London ​on Friday evening, said a technical ⁠team was expected to carry out mine‑clearing ​work in the strait after any agreement, ​adding that Turkey viewed such efforts positively in principle as a humanitarian duty.

Here are some ​details from Fidan's remarks:

- Fidan said any ​demining work would be carried out by a technical ‌team ⁠from various countries, formed after a possible Iran‑U.S. peace agreement
- Turkey would have "no problem" with participating in mine‑clearing operations under ​those conditions
- Fidan ​cautioned ⁠that Turkey would reassess its position if any future technical ​coalition of countries became a ​party ⁠to renewed conflict
- Fidan also said he believed issues related to Iran's nuclear programme ⁠could ​be resolved at the ​next round of talks in Pakistan