JAKARTA - Iran warns foreign countries not to carry out military activities in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government insists that the strategic shipping lane is not a place for outside forces to show their military strength.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Kazem Gharibabadi said the security of the Strait of Hormuz is the responsibility of the countries in the region.
"The Strait of Hormuz is not a stage for forces outside the region to show off military power. As a responsible power and guarantor of security in the strait, Iran warns against any military activity in this sensitive waterway," Gharibabadi wrote via the X platform, as quoted by Anadolu, Saturday, July 4.
The statement was made in response to a joint statement by Britain and France on the Strait of Hormuz.
In the statement, the two countries expressed their readiness to deploy a broader multinational military mission to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Responding to the plan, Gharibabadi emphasized that security on the strategic shipping lanes should be maintained by coastal countries, not by military forces from outside the region.
"Those who create a crisis will be responsible for the consequences of their reckless actions. This is a serious warning," he said.
On the other hand, the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States mediated by Pakistan came into force on June 18, 2026 after being signed electronically by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump.
The agreement serves as a framework for the two countries to end the conflict and resolve various issues through the negotiation process.
The memorandum of understanding includes a number of important points, including the cessation of hostilities, easing sanctions, resolving the nuclear issue, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and arranging broader regional security.
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