Turkey May Take Part in Strait of Hormuz Demining Operations

Published On 25 Apr, 2026
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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