Iran's New Supreme Leader Signals Hormuz as War Leverage
Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered his first public message via state TV, stating the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as a leverage in the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. The speech, read from Tehran with no audio or video, praised supporters, promised revenge for martyrs, and urged Gulf bases to be closed, while highlighting Iran's regional proxies and promising potential further actions if the war continues.