Ismail Kothari, a member of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, said Sunday that any French activity in the Strait of Hormuz exceeding the framework set by Iran will be met with a 'decisive response,' according to an Iranian the source. Kothari accused European countries of cooperating with US policy at Iran's expense and blamed the presence of foreign forces for regional instability.
Ismail Kothari, a member of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, warned Sunday that any French activity in the Strait of Hormuz exceeding the framework set by Iran will be met with a 'decisive response.' The warning was published on an Iranian the source. Kothari said European cooperation with US policy harms Iran's interests and that the presence of foreign forces is the main cause of tension and instability in the region.
As The Zioneer has reported in recent weeks, Iranian parliamentary committee members have issued multiple warnings against the US and its allies over alleged violations of understandings and military cooperation. The latest statement shifts the focus to France, which maintains a naval presence in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. While Kothari is not a top decision-maker, his statement reflects the hardline stance of Iran's parliamentary security bloc, which has consistently opposed foreign military presence in the Gulf.
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