Iran is weighing whether to let European countries clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a concession that could become part of a shipping-normalization deal for the waterway and help move U.S.-Iran peace talks forward, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 4. Tehran had repeatedly ruled out foreign involvement in mine clearance around the key oil and gas hub, but diplomats familiar with the matter say its stance has softened in recent private meetings. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has not responded.
Report: Iran Softens Stance on Mine Clearance
Iran is considering allowing European countries to conduct mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg. The concession could become part of an agreement to normalize shipping through the waterway and help advance peace talks with the United States.
Previous Position and Latest Signals
Tehran has repeatedly said in public that it would not permit foreign involvement in mine clearance around the key oil and gas hub. But diplomats familiar with the matter say the Iranian position has softened during private meetings in recent weeks. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has not yet responded.
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