Speaking to reporters in London on Friday evening, Fidan said a multinational technical team was expected to oversee demining operations in the strait following any formal Iran-U.S. agreement, adding that Ankara viewed such participation positively as a humanitarian responsibility.

He said Türkiye would have “no problem” taking part in mine-clearing efforts if they were conducted under an internationally coordinated and neutral framework designed to ensure maritime safety rather than military advantage.

Fidan stressed that any operation would depend on the structure of the future coalition and the political conditions surrounding it.He cautioned that Ankara would reassess its position if any technical coalition involved in demining later became party to renewed military confrontation, indicating that Türkiye would avoid joining any mission that could compromise its diplomatic neutrality.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints, carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil shipments and serving as a critical route for energy exports from Gulf producers to international markets.

Tensions around the strait escalated sharply after the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Feb. 28, followed by Tehran’s retaliatory actions and effective restrictions on navigation through the narrow waterway, pushing global energy prices higher and raising fears of broader regional disruption.

Washington said last week it had begun demining work in coordination with Tehran, although Iranian officials have not publicly confirmed such cooperation.Several countries, including European naval powers, have since indicated readiness to contribute to a neutral maritime security mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation and preventing further disruption to global shipping.

Germany has already announced plans to deploy a minesweeper to the Mediterranean in preparation for a possible Hormuz mission, while French and British defense officials have also signaled support for coordinated action.

Fidan also said he believed issues related to Iran’s nuclear program could be resolved during the next round of diplomatic talks expected to take place in Islamabad, where both Washington and Tehran are expected to send envoys.

Türkiye has sought to position itself as a balancing actor in the wider Middle East conflict, maintaining dialogue with both Western allies and regional powers while emphasizing de-escalation and diplomatic settlement over direct military involvement.

Its potential role in Hormuz demining reflects Ankara’s broader strategy of supporting regional stability without becoming directly entangled in confrontation.

The meeting brought together Badr Abdelatty, Ishaq Dar and Hakan Fidan, who reviewed the evolving security situation and emphasized support for efforts aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire, according to an official statement.

Participants welcomed Pakistan’s mediation role in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that diplomatic progress would help de-escalate tensions and limit broader economic and security fallout.Recent developments have raised expectations of a breakthrough.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, alongside Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during a temporary truce, have eased pressure on global energy markets and reduced immediate risks of escalation.The conflict, which began on Feb. 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, had disrupted shipping routes and triggered volatility in global oil supplies.

The reopening of the strait long a key U.S. demand—combined with a ceasefire extension linked to Lebanon, has aligned core conditions in ongoing talks.Donald Trump said on Friday that negotiations with Tehran were nearing completion, describing a deal as “very close” and indicating that most major issues had already been resolved.

Previous talks led by J.D. Vance in Pakistan did not produce an agreement, but further negotiations are expected as diplomatic channels remain active.Trump also credited regional actors including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for supporting stabilization efforts, while praising Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir for their role in facilitating dialogue.

The Antalya meeting reflects intensified regional coordination as governments seek to consolidate recent gains and move toward a broader settlement that could end hostilities and restore stability across the Middle East.