- Iran has issued a stark warning to Britain, urging it not to "escalate the crisis" in the Middle East by deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's deputy foreign minister said that the presence of French and British warships in the key shipping route would be met with a "decisive and immediate response."
- This warning follows the UK Ministry of Defence's announcement that the Royal Navy's HMS Dragon warship is being sent to the Middle East for a potential international mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran also responded to a peace proposal put forward by Donald Trump, which focused on ending regional fighting, ensuring maritime safety, and demanding compensation and Iranian sovereignty over the Strait.
- Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to his peace plan as "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE," while Iran further threatened to tighten its control over the Strait and warned of a "heavy assault" on US assets if vessels are attacked.
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