Iran Rejects Foreign Role In Strait Of Hormuz Mine Clearance, Says It Can Secure Shipping Alone

Iran has rejected foreign involvement in mine clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting sole authority over the process while pledging free passage for merchant vessels for 60 days under a US-Iran memorandum. Ongoing regional tensions, recent Iranian attacks on vessels, and Qatar's temporary suspension of small craft sailing continue to pose significant disruption risks to one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.