Live: Iran warns against deployment of Western warships near Strait of Hormuz

US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Qatar condemned a drone attack on a cargo vessel in its territorial waters, warning that the strike threatens maritime security and commercial shipping in the Gulf amid rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The incident has heightened fears over the safety of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly sent its response to a US proposal to end the war through Pakistan-mediated diplomacy. Talks are currently focused on halting hostilities and ensuring safe passage through Hormuz. Iran also warned that any deployment of US, French, or British warships in the strait would escalate the crisis and provoke an immediate response. Stay with IndiaToday.in for latest and live updates-

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Iran’s deputy foreign minister warned that the deployment of destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz under the pretext of protecting shipping would amount to an escalation of the crisis. In a post on X, the official said the presence of French and British warships alongside US forces would provoke an immediate and decisive Iranian response.

The remarks underline growing tensions over military activity in the Gulf despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire and maintaining safe maritime passage through the strategically vital waterway.

Iranian state media said Tehran’s proposed response to Washington focuses on ending the war across multiple fronts, particularly in Lebanon, signalling an effort to widen the scope of de-escalation talks beyond Gulf maritime security.

The development comes amid mounting regional pressure to prevent further spillover of the conflict into neighbouring countries and key shipping routes across West Asia.
 

Iran has formally responded to a US proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month-long conflict, according to Iranian state media. The response was reportedly delivered through Pakistan, which has been involved in mediation efforts between the two sides.

Sources familiar with the discussions said the current phase of negotiations is focused on ending hostilities and securing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters earlier reported that talks are centred around a temporary understanding that could pause fighting while broader disputes, including Iran’s nuclear programme, are negotiated separately.

Qatar has condemned a drone attack targeting a cargo vessel in its territorial waters, calling it a serious escalation that threatens maritime stability in the Gulf. Doha said the strike endangered commercial shipping routes and vital supply chains at a time when tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high due to the ongoing Iran conflict.

The incident has intensified concerns over the safety of one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with repeated drone and missile incidents raising fears of wider disruption to global trade and oil flows.