The removal of mines from the Strait of Hormuz is to be carried out solely by Iran according to the Islamabad MoU between Tehran and Washington, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in response to French President Macron’s comments.
Macron said earlier that France and Oman are working together to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and will cooperate with their partners on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
“Demining is carried out solely by Iran and by no other country, and we fundamentally do not permit any such thing. The situation is sensitive and complex. We strongly advise France not to complicate it further with its provocations," Gharibabadi said.
Over two dozen commercial vessels transited the chokepoint over 24 hours, according to MarineTraffic data, a fraction of pre-war levels.
