- Turkey may join demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz after an Iran-US agreement is reached
- Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described mine-clearing as a humanitarian effort for safe maritime navigation
- Any demining team would be multinational and technical, formed post an official Iran-US accord
Turkey has indicated it may participate in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a potential agreement between Iran and the United States, according to remarks by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, as reported by Reuters.
Speaking to reporters in London on Friday, Fidan said Ankara would view involvement in mine-clearing efforts “positively in principle,” describing such operations as a humanitarian responsibility aimed at ensuring safe maritime navigation.
Fidan noted that any demining exercise would likely be carried out by a technical team comprising multiple countries and formed after a formal Iran–US agreement is reached.
Under those conditions, he said, “Turkey would have no problem” taking part in the initiative.
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However, he added a note of caution, stating that Ankara would reassess its participation if the proposed multinational technical coalition were to become directly involved in any renewed conflict in the region.
Separately, Fidan expressed optimism over diplomatic progress, saying issues related to Iran's nuclear programme could potentially be resolved in the next round of talks expected to take place in Pakistan.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, has been at the centre of heightened geopolitical tensions, making any demining effort key to restoring stability in international shipping routes.
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