Iran has expressed strong opposition to the deployment of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and British warships in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such actions will be seen as provocations. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that any international naval cooperation aligned with U.S. maritime strategy would trigger an immediate response from Iran. This deployment is part of a mission led by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer aimed at restoring confidence among shipowners in this critical shipping lane. Concurrently, Iran has communicated its response to a recent U.S. proposal for regional de-escalation through Pakistani mediators. This response includes a 14-point plan that seeks sanctions relief and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region. The backdrop of these diplomatic efforts is marked by increasing tensions, including threats of retaliation from Iran's Revolutionary Guards against U.S. interests, following incidents involving Iranian vessels. The situation remains precarious as the region grapples with the potential for expanded naval conflict.