Not really their decision, but let them screech if it makes them feel better. [IsraelTimes] 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 says in a post on X, in response to French President Macron’s comments on the subject.
Emmanuel 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,” Gharibabadi says. “The situation is sensitive and complex. We strongly advise France not to complicate it further with its provocations.” |