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Iran MP: US minesweeper backed down in Hormuz

Iran's parliament speaker says US minesweepers backed down after a 15-minute ultimatum during talks in Islamabad.

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Strait of Hormuz
Updated
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 19:51 UTC
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Synthesis · 4 sources
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that any attempt to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a violation of the current truce. He detailed a recent confrontation during negotiations in Islamabad, where he told the American delegation that if their minesweeper moved even one step forward, Iran would open fire on it. Ghalibaf stated the U.S. side asked for 15 minutes to issue an order to turn back, and complied, withdrawing the vessel. The incident underscores the tense, direct military brinkmanship occurring alongside diplomatic talks.
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18 AprБелорусский силовик 🇧🇾

The speaker explicitly framed minesweeping as a truce violation and stated fire would be opened on any approaching minesweeper.

18 AprIntel Slava

A second source confirms the statement, adding that the Iranians 'reminded' that fire will be opened if a mine countermeasures ship approaches.

18 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Ghalibaf specified the confrontation occurred during negotiations in Islamabad and that the U.S. requested 15 minutes to order the withdrawal.

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