“The traffic separation scheme, the information that we have is that they still have mines. And of course, whilst the conflict is ongoing, it's very difficult for us to use third parties to verify that it is clear of these hazards,”

Arsenio Dominguez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20

Dominguez told Fox News Digital that the IMO's information indicates the traffic separation scheme still has mines and third-party verification is difficult while the conflict is ongoing.