Iran's deputy foreign minister said Tuesday that Tehran has informed the UK and France that any of their naval vessels conducting mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz will be considered legitimate targets, according to reports. The statement reflects Iran's ongoing opposition to foreign naval presence in the strategic waterway.
Iran's deputy foreign minister warned Tuesday that any British or French naval vessels conducting mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz would be considered legitimate targets. The statement, reported by Iranian state media, did not specify whether the message was conveyed through diplomatic channels or public statements.
The statement adds to Iranian rhetoric opposing foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has previously warned Gulf states against allowing US or Israeli forces to use their territory, and the European Union in June imposed sanctions on an IRGC navy unit over disruption of maritime traffic, as The Zioneer reported. No immediate response from the UK or France was reported. The situation remains developing.
2 developments
- DevelopingIran blocks Omani plan for third-party mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz, deputy FM says
- DevelopingIranian Deputy FM: Hormuz is part of our national security; tripartite mechanism violates MOU
- DevelopingIranian deputy foreign minister: Strait of Hormuz reopening is only partial
- StrongIranian source threatens to attack any vessel crossing the Strait of Hormuz
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