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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.
A technical team was expected to carry out mine‑clearing work in the strait after any agreement © Mena Today
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
Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu
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