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Skip next section Iran stresses it will demine Strait of Hormuz by itself 06/29/2026 June 29, 2026 Iran stresses it will demine Strait of Hormuz by itself Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi said that the removal of mines from the Strait of Hormuz should be carried out solely by Iran, in accordance with the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington.
He made his statement on X in response to comments by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the demining of the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier on
Monday, Macron said that France and Oman were working together to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and will cooperate with their partners to clear
mines from the Strait of Hormuz. Gharibabadi added that the situation is sensitive and complex and that France should avoid further provocation.
