Iran rejects Macron's Strait of Hormuz plan, warns France against regional interference

Iran has firmly rejected a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron for international cooperation on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Tehran warned Paris against interfering in the region, emphasizing that demining operations are solely Iran's responsibility.

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According to the Islamabad memorandum, demining is carried out exclusively by Iran and no other country, and fundamentally, we do not allow such a thing.

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that the idea of a group including France and Britain collaborating on demining violates a provisional peace agreement with the U.S. He described the situation as "sensitive and complex" and advised the French "not to complicate it further with their provocations."

Macron had announced discussions with the Sultan of Oman about protecting navigation and ensuring "free and unconditional passage" through the strait. However, Iran's firm stance underscores its assertion of sovereignty over the vital waterway.

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We firmly advise the French not to complicate it further with their provocations.

The dispute also highlights the fragility of recent U.S.-Iran de-escalation efforts. While President Trump suggested talks would occur in Doha, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied any scheduled negotiations, casting doubt on the immediate resumption of dialogue.

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We will not have any round of negotiations, at any level, with the American side in the coming days.