France and Oman plan to cooperate on mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, a move Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has rejected, stating Iran will handle the task alone and warning France against escalation. Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and regional stability, emphasizing freedom of navigation and diplomatic de-escalation.
France and Oman are set to cooperate on mine clearance operations within the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has publicly rejected this initiative, asserting that Iran alone will conduct mine clearance in the vital waterway. He issued a warning to France, advising against actions that could further complicate the already sensitive situation in the region.
In parallel developments, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman engaged in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. Their discussion centered on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and broader regional stability. Both leaders underscored the critical importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in international waters and highlighted the necessity of diplomatic endeavors aimed at de-escalating existing tensions.
France and Oman are set to cooperate on mine clearance operations within the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has publicly rejected this initiative, asserting that Iran alone will conduct mine clearance in the vital waterway. He issued a warning to France, advising against actions that could further complicate the already sensitive situation in the region.