Iran’s foreign ministry said on the evening of the 29th (local time) that under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding demining in the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out solely by Iran and Iran will not cooperate with any country. The ministry said the regional situation is "sensitive and complex" and strongly urged France not to further complicate matters with "provocative actions." Earlier the same day President Macron said France had decided to conduct joint demining in the Strait of Hor

Iran’s foreign ministry said on the evening of the 29th (local time) that under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding demining in the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out solely by Iran and Iran will not cooperate with any country. The ministry said the regional situation is "sensitive and complex" and strongly urged France not to further complicate matters with "provocative actions." Earlier the same day President Macron said France had decided to conduct joint demining in the Strait of Hormuz with partners to secure sea lanes and ensure free passage.