Iran warns against military moves in Strait of Hormuz

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, issued a warning on social media platform X regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the strait "is not a military display arena for extra-regional powers." His remarks came in response to a joint statement by France and Britain concerning the strategic waterway. Gharibabadi emphasized, "Iran, as the responsible power and guarantor of security in the strait, warns against any military move in this waterway." He further added, "The security of Hormuz lies with the coastal states. Crisis-makers will be responsible for the consequences of their adventurism. This is a serious warning." The statement follows weeks of heightened tensions over the strait, which Iran has repeatedly asserted is under its sovereign control. According to Mehr News, the warning underscores Iran's stance against foreign military presence in the region.