Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Clearance operation in the Strait of Hormuz to be independently carried out by Iran, rejecting French cooperation proposal

On the evening of the 29th local time, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that according to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, the mine clearance work in the Strait of Hormuz will be independently carried out by Iran, and Iran will not cooperate with any country. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the regional situation is sensitive and complex, and urged France not to take provocative actions. On the same day, French President Macron announced that France has decided to conduct joint mine clearance with its partners in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe navigation and free passage.