Türkiye May Consider Role in Hormuz Demining After Iran-US Deal, Minister Says

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. (Reuters)
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. (Reuters)
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Türkiye May Consider Role in Hormuz Demining After Iran-US Deal, Minister Says

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. (Reuters)
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Türkiye could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States.

Fidan, speaking to reporters in London on Friday ‌evening, said a ‌technical team was ‌expected ⁠to carry out ⁠mine-clearing work in the strait after any agreement, adding that Türkiye viewed such efforts positively in principle as a humanitarian duty.

Fidan said ‌any demining work would be ‌carried out by a technical team ‌from various countries, formed after a possible Iran-US peace agreement

Türkiye would have "no problem" with ‌participating in mine-clearing operations under those conditions

Fidan cautioned ⁠that ⁠ Türkiye would reassess its position if any future technical coalition of countries became a party to renewed conflict

He also said he believed issues related to Iran's nuclear program could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan