Svmuu News: British Prime Minister Starmer and French President Macron issued a joint statement on the 3rd, stating that the two countries will cooperate with Oman to ensure the safety of shipping in its sovereign territorial waters. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gari Babadi responded on the 4th, stating that the Strait of Hormuz is not a venue for military displays by non-regional countries, and that Iran opposes any military actions that could affect the security of the waterway. Ghari Babadi responded on social media, stating that as a guarantor of security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will remain highly vigilant regarding relevant military developments. Security in the Strait of Hormuz should be jointly maintained by the coastal states, and any actions that create a crisis will result in the relevant parties bearing the consequences themselves. He also emphasized that the aforementioned warning “is serious.” (Xinhua News Agency)