RT by @Malbrunot: I told @AFP that Iran wants to make clear that it is in charge of Hormuz, and opposes the US unilaterally escorting ships through the Strait without coordination.

I told @AFP that Iran wants to make clear that it is in charge of Hormuz, and opposes the US unilaterally escorting ships through the Strait without coordination. Tehran is trying to avoid another full-scale war. But it also believes that failing to respond carries its own risks because it would project weakness and invite further pressure.