[Iran Warns Extraterritorial Countries Against Creating Crises in the Strait of Hormuz] BlockBeats News, July 4 — According to Xinhua News Agency, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement on July 3, stating that the two countries will cooperate with Oman to ensure the security of shipping in its territorial waters. In response, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani stated on July 4 that the Strait of Hormuz is not a venue for extraterritorial countries to conduct military displays, and Iran opposes any military actions that could affect the security of this waterway. As the guarantor of security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will remain highly vigilant regarding relevant military developments. The security of the Strait of Hormuz should be jointly maintained by the coastal countries, and any actions that create crises will result in the responsible parties bearing the consequences. He also emphasized that the aforementioned warning 'is serious.'