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After the US announced what it called "unprecedented" sanctions, including a land blockade, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said the measures would not affect Iran's position. The spokesperson said Iran has prepared contingency plans for further US action, accused the US of cutting medicine supplies and illegal military aggression, and said Iran will employ all available means to respond to the new situation.

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