Gharibabadi: Strait of Hormuz security is ensured solely by Iran

Iran stated that the security of the Strait of Hormuz is solely Iran’s responsibility, reacting to the deployment of French and British warships in the region. Iran criticized the warships as escalating the crisis and militarizing a vital waterway, warning of an immediate military response if the US supports illegal actions. Iran emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is not the common property of extra-regional powers and Iran has the right to determine its legal arrangements.