Iran warns British warships deployed to the Strait of Hormuz will be met with ‘decisive response’

Key Points:

• Iran has warned Britain against escalating tensions by sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a "decisive and immediate response" to any foreign naval presence in the area.
• The UK plans to deploy the HMS Dragon to join an international mission aimed at protecting shipping through the strategic strait, a move coordinated with France but conditional on the cessation of regional fighting.
• Despite a ceasefire between the US and Iran since April, both sides continue to accuse each other of attacks in the strait, a critical route for 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
• Iran responded to a peace proposal linked to Donald Trump's plan, emphasizing an end to hostilities, maritime safety, compensation for damages, and sovereignty over the strait, but Trump rejected the response as "totally unacceptable."
• The situation remains volatile with recent drone activity in the Gulf, Iran threatening stricter control over the strait, and regional leaders urging all parties to engage in mediation to avoid further escalation.