Abdullahi: We do not allow American ships to enter the Persian Gulf.

Abdullahi: We do not allow American ships to enter the Persian Gulf.

Ali Abdallahi, chief of staff of the armed forces of the Salami Republic, said, "under no circumstances" will Iranian forces allow a US military vessel to enter the Persian Gulf.

According to Iran's state television, Abdullahi claimed that Iranian forces disrupted the effectiveness of the US Navy and prevented its vessels from approaching the waters around the Persian Gulf and Iran's territorial waters.

He also said in response to Donald Trump's statements about the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities: "If you destroyed everything, what is the meaning of repeating these delusional claims? ".

Referring to the American claims about the destruction of Iran's military facilities and capabilities, Abdullahi asked why the American forces and vessels are not approaching the Strait of Hormuz.

He described Tehran's strategy as capturing more American and Israeli prisoners in what he called a "self-made swamp." These statements come as US President Donald Trump has previously accused Tehran of trying to raise the price of oil by "faking the news about attacks and mines".