A new diplomatic crisis is unfolding as Iran rejects French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for an international mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists that only Iranian forces have the authority to conduct demining operations under existing agreements and warns France against any foreign interference.
The dispute comes as France and the United Kingdom push for greater maritime security in one of the world's most strategic shipping lanes, while Iran accuses Paris of escalating tensions. At the same time, confusion continues over possible U.S.-Iran negotiations after Tehran denied President Donald Trump's claim that new talks are imminent.
With the Strait of Hormuz carrying a major share of the world's oil and gas supplies, fresh disagreements over maritime security and the fragile ceasefire are raising concerns about regional stability and global energy markets.
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