Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response to any French, British Strait of Hormuz mission

Iran warned France and the United Kingdom against deploying naval forces near the Strait of Hormuz, labeling it an escalation of the crisis and vowing a decisive military response. Iran asserts its sovereignty over the strait and warns against any military intervention. France plans an ad-hoc mission with the UK to secure the passage, while the UK focuses on mine-clearing operations.