Tehran threatens retaliation as Britain announces destroyer deployment to Gulf amid regional tensions.
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Iran has warned France and the United Kingdom of an "immediate response" to any military deployments in the Hormuz Strait region, according to EurActiv. The warning follows Britain's announcement that it will send a destroyer to the Middle East. Iran's threat reflects escalating tensions over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping corridors. The UK deployment signals Western efforts to maintain freedom of navigation and regional stability amid Iranian threats.