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Iran warns of decisive response as French and British warships enter Strait of Hormuz
International
Published on 10 May 2026
A reply to a US de escalation plan is already ready
Iran has issued a stark warning after reports of a French aircraft carrier and British-linked naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticized any naval cooperation aligned with US strategy, even as Iran prepares its response to Washington’s proposal for regional de escalation. The Strait faces rising friction between diplomacy and the risk of wider naval warfare.
- Iran opposes French carrier deployment in the Strait of Hormuz
- Deputy FM warns against naval cooperation tied to US strategy
- Iran is drafting a response to a US de escalation proposal
- Tensions are rising between peace efforts and naval risk
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