What is the `wp_die()` function’s behavior when called during a REST API request?

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What is the `wp_die()` function’s behavior when called during a REST API request?

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When the `wp_die()` function is called during a REST API request, it returns a WP_Error JSON response with the appropriate HTTP status code. This behavior is specific to REST API requests and ensures that error messages are formatted correctly for API consumption.