Iran made a poor choice. Now, they pay.

In a previous announcement, we stated that foreign interference and the illegal designation of a shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman would elicit a firm response from us and would prevent any increase in traffic through the strait.

Hours ago, these warnings were once again ignored. Instigated by foreign powers, several vessels attempted to deviate from the Iranian-designated route, disregarding our repeated warnings and alerts to correct their course and remain within the approved route.

Consequently, one of these vessels, which had switched off its transponders, thereby endangering maritime security, was fired upon and stopped by the IRGC Navy.

Following this incident, firstly, due to this security breach resulting from illegal foreign interference, the Strait of Hormuz will be temporarily closed until further notice and until the U.S. ceases its interference in this region. No vessel will be permitted to pass through.

Secondly, should the aggressor, exploiting this incident (which it itself caused), commit any further transgressions, we shall respond forcefully, and additional enemy bases in the region will be targeted.

The consequences of such intervention will fall upon the American-Zionist enemy and the countries that have placed their territories at the disposal of enemy bases for these threats.

"I don't believe there is a reason to escalate tensions with Israel to the point of an open conflict".