Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, says minister

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, says minister

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan says a technical team is expected to carry out mine-clearing work in the Strait of Hormuz after an agreement.

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan said he believes issues related to Iran’s nuclear programme could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan. (EPA Images pic)
ANKARA:
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 US.

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‑US 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.

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