Iran Says US Military Has Been Barred from Entering the Strait

August 16th. Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Hatami stated today that the US military has been expelled and is no longer allowed to enter the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz. Hatami emphasized that US military bases in the region can never return to their previous status, and Iran will never allow such a situation to occur. (CCTV International News)