Tehran: Iran's top security official declared that security in the Strait of Hormuz is 'unlikely' to be achieved amid the ongoing war in the region. Ali Larijani expressed these concerns on the US social media platform X, emphasizing the challenges posed by the current geopolitical tensions.

According to Anadolu Agency, Larijani stated that the prospect of achieving security in the Strait is particularly grim if the efforts are led by entities that have contributed to the ongoing conflict. He attributed the instability to the involvement of the United States and Israel in the region, which he claims have ignited the fires of war.

French President Emmanuel Macron, earlier on Monday, announced that France and its allies were preparing a 'purely defensive' naval mission. This mission aims to reopen the crucial maritime passage and escort vessels once the most intense phase of the conflict subsides.

The region has witnessed heightened tensions following a joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran on February 28, which has resulted in the death of more than 1,200 people, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Tehran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.