“In a few days, we will present a project to the UN to countries of the world that Iran, in cooperation and with assistance from the countries of the region, will ensure the security of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

On July 19, Iranian IRGC detained the British tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz in connection with its violation of international shipping rules.

In late July, the United States invited several European and some Asian countries to join the coalition to maintain security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Great Britain and Australia joined the coalition. Germany abstained from participation.

In addition, ensuring the safety of maritime navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz, has become one of the topics of informal negotiations of the European Union defense ministers in Helsinki.