Iran warns against sending ships to Strait of Hormuz

Iran has issued a warning against the deployment of French and British naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, threatening an immediate and decisive response to any ships that might support what it calls "illegal and internationally unlawful actions by the United States." The Iranian warning reflects escalating tensions in the strategically vital waterway, through which approximately 20% of global oil supplies pass. The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of geopolitical tensions between Iran and Western powers, particularly over sanctions and regional military presence.