Turkey open to Hormuz demining if U.S.–Iran deal; Pentagon email moots Spain suspension; ASEAN urges Myanmar releases

Turkey has signaled it could help de-mine the Strait of Hormuz if a peace deal between the United States and Iran is reached, framing the potential role as a humanitarian duty. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed optimism about taking part in such an effort, while underscoring that Turkey’s involvement would hinge on an agreement between Washington and Tehran.

Separately, tensions inside the transatlantic alliance surfaced after an internal Pentagon email suggested suspending Spain from the alliance over Iran-related disagreements. The correspondence, as described, points to frustration over some allies’ hesitations on military and strategic cooperation tied to Iran.

In Southeast Asia, the Philippines, as current chair of ASEAN, urged Myanmar’s authorities to release additional political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi. The appeal follows an initial amnesty that regional officials viewed as a tentative step toward national dialogue.

Each of these developments remains conditional or advisory: Turkey’s demining support depends on a U.S.–Iran accord, the Pentagon email reflects internal deliberation rather than alliance action, and ASEAN’s call presses Myanmar to expand on early prisoner releases.