00:15Welcome back. The Iranian government announced that the United States has escalated the crisis
00:19in the Persian Gulf to its highest level after President Donald Trump said 2 p.m. GMT as a time
00:25when the blockade of the Serhomuz will begin. The spokesperson for the Hattam al-Anbiya
00:30central headquarters, General Ebrahim Salfahari, stated that not only the ports serving the U.S.
00:35will be at risk but also those throughout the region if any Iranian port is touched. He added
00:40that defending the country's legitimate rights is a natural and legal duty that must be upheld. He noted
00:45also that the approach of any vessel from Washington or its allies to Iranian coasts will be considered
00:50a violation of the ceasefire in effect between Washington and Tehran.
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