Iran warns Macron: Strait of Hormuz demining is our exclusive affair

Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has directly challenged French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks regarding the demining of the Strait of Hormuz. Gharibabadi asserted that the operation is solely Iran's responsibility, citing a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.

In a post on X, Gharibabadi dismissed Macron's statements about joint demining efforts with Oman, emphasizing that such actions are exclusively within Iran's purview. He cautioned France against exacerbating the already fragile and complex situation in the region through "provocative interventions."

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The demining of the Strait of Hormuz is exclusively our affair.

Macron, meanwhile, met with the Sultan of Oman at the Élysée Palace. The French president was notably wearing dark sunglasses, a style that had previously drawn attention at Davos. His office clarified that this was due to a recurring ophthalmological issue, not sunlight, and he maintained the eyewear throughout a ceremony for bilateral agreements alongside the Sultan.

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We strongly advise France not to make it more complicated with its provocations.