France and Britain announced plans on Saturday to secure the Strait of Hormuz with Oman after Iran rejected an international naval mission, as Tehran escalated threats to block the critical shipping lane and warned the United States and Israel against interference during mourning ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Speaking in Berlin, French President Emmanuel Macron said consultations with Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq had yielded a “positive development” following “constructive talks,” while London confirmed it would join Paris in seeking a regional solution to guarantee safe passage for commercial vessels . The initiative follows Iran’s repeated claims to jurisdiction over the strait and its parliament’s decision to impose a $2 million toll on passing ships, measures condemned by maritime insurers as tantamount to legalized piracy .

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, declared on Friday that Tehran would “not permit any US interference” in Hormuz and accused Israel of seeking to sabotage ongoing indirect talks between Washington and Tehran mediated by Qatar . The warning came as the US aircraft carrier *Charles de Gaulle* returned to its home port in Toulon, a move the Élysée described as a sign of “favourable evolution” following the recent US-Iran accord to de-escalate hostilities .

Meanwhile, Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen threatened to target Saudi airports and vital interests after Riyadh attempted to intercept an Iranian civilian flight bound for Sanaa, escalating a proxy conflict that has seen Tehran deploy its second chokepoint at Bab al-Mandeb . Analysts warn that simultaneous closure of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb could disrupt 40 percent of global seaborne oil shipments.

In Doha, US and Iranian negotiators are expected to resume direct talks in the third week of July, with Washington insisting on a phased release of $6 billion in frozen Qatari assets tied to a memorandum of understanding, while Tehran demands immediate access to the funds . The standoff has already forced Bangladesh to scramble for short-term liquefied natural gas deals after Iran’s attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex slashed scheduled deliveries by half .

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations accused Washington of generating insecurity in the Persian Gulf, arguing that foreign military presence endangered maritime safety even as technical discussions on reopening Hormuz continue . The mounting tensions have also raised concerns over Iran’s underground nuclear work, with experts warning of accelerated activity at undeclared facilities .

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