Previously, Iranian military officials had announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Mohsen Rezai, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, made a statement regarding the closure of the Persian Gulf to US vessels.
"Starting today, not a single US vessel has the right to enter the Persian Gulf," said Rezai.
Earlier, Iranian military officials had announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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This tragic incident resulted in 1 person killed and 11 people injured.
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Iran state television in the broadcast, the phrase "Iran's Islamic Revolution leader attained martyrdom" was used regarding him.
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Hush, into whose hands will the administration in Iran pass?
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement.
