UK, France Ready to Lead Military Mission in Strait of Hormuz; Iran Rejects Foreign Presence
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- Britain and France are prepared to lead a multinational military mission to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The joint statement from the UK and French leaders emphasizes the strait's vital role in the global economy and the need for safe navigation.
- Iran reiterated its rejection of foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that regional security is the responsibility of the bordering nations.
The United Kingdom and France have declared their readiness to spearhead a multinational military mission aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. This joint stance was articulated in a statement released on Friday, July 3, 2026, amidst Iran's continued opposition to foreign military involvement in the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the global economy. Restoring safe shipping lanes for ships of all countries through the strait is a matter of global concern.
According to Anadolu Agency, the commitment was outlined in a joint declaration by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. They underscored the Strait of Hormuz's critical importance to the global economy, stating that ensuring safe passage for vessels through the region is a shared global concern. "The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the global economy. Restoring safe shipping lanes for ships of all countries through the strait is a matter of global concern," the statement read.
We reaffirm our shared commitment to regional stability, respect for the sovereignty of all nations, and our readiness to continue working closely with partners to uphold global security, freedom of navigation, and international law.
Starmer and Macron also indicated that Oman has agreed to cooperate with London and Paris to ensure the safe transit of ships within its territorial waters. The two leaders affirmed that Britain and France are prepared to serve as the core of a broader multinational military effort to uphold freedom of navigation in the area. "We reaffirm our shared commitment to regional stability, respect for the sovereignty of all nations, and our readiness to continue working closely with partners to uphold global security, freedom of navigation, and international law," the statement added.
The Strait of Hormuz is not a stage for extra-regional powers to showcase military might.
Iran, however, has consistently rejected the presence of foreign military forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran argues that the responsibility for maintaining security in the strait lies solely with the countries bordering it. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi reiterated this position on Saturday, July 4, warning external powers against deploying military assets in the region. "The Strait of Hormuz is not a stage for extra-regional powers to showcase military might," Gharibabadi stated via his X account, emphasizing Iran's role as a responsible guarantor of security in the sensitive waterway and cautioning against "any form of military activity."
As a responsible power and guarantor of security in the strait, Iran warns against any form of military activity in this sensitive waterway.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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