Iran weighs allowing Europe to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran is considering allowing European nations to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a concession that could be part of a deal to normalise shipping in the waterway and ease peace talks with the United States.
- Iran has repeatedly stated in public that it will not allow foreign countries to participate in demining efforts at the critical oil and liquefied natural gas transportation hub. However, in private meetings in recent weeks, Tehran has softened its stance, according to diplomats familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
- The Iranian foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.