Turkey has said it could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a potential peace agreement between Iran and the United States.
Speaking in London on Friday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that any mine-clearing activity would likely be carried out by a technical team comprising multiple countries, formed under a possible agreement.
“If Iran and the Americans reach an agreement and peace is achieved, a coalition could carry out technical work there, including mine clearance,” said Hakan Fidan.
Hakan Fidan said Turkey views such operations positively in principle, describing them as a humanitarian duty aimed at ensuring safe navigation in the strategic waterway.
Hakan Fidan Signals Possible Role in Clearing Mines in Strait of Hormuz
He stated that Ankara would have “no problem” participating in such efforts under those conditions, signaling openness to contributing to international efforts to maintain stability.
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Hakan Fidan cautioned that Turkey would reassess its position if any future technical coalition of countries became a party to renewed conflict.
He added that issues around Iran’s nuclear program could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan.
“As talks on the Iran war are set to resume tomorrow, I believe that one or two issues, particularly those that had been deadlocked in the nuclear dossier, can be resolved,” said Hakan Fidan.
Fidan said Türkiye is in almost daily contact with all parties involved in the negotiations and welcomed recent steps toward extending the fragile ceasefire.
“We welcomed the initial two-week ceasefire, but we also said at the time that it would not be enough to reach a final agreement. That ceasefire has now been extended. We are trying to contribute positively and provide encouragement to all sides,” he added.
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Following the anticipated second peace deal, the White House said United States envoys Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks with Iran.
This is after Trump said Iran was making an offer, and that the US would have to see, but he didn’t yet know what the offer was.
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However, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said no meeting is planned between Iran and the US and that Tehran’s observations would be conveyed through Pakistan.
“Iran’s observations would be conveyed to Pakistan,” said Abbas Araghchi.
Despite his refusal to attend the planned talks, he arrived in Islamabad on Friday, where Pakistan hosted direct U.S.-Iran talks earlier this month.
