BREAKING NEWS Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed, describing it as a strategic tool to pressure Iran’s enemies amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. 

In his first statement since becoming Supreme Leader, Khamenei warned that Iran would continue to use the critical maritime route as leverage while the conflict in the region intensifies. 

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, handles a large portion of global energy exports. Any disruption could trigger major spikes in global oil prices and supply shortages worldwide. 

However, Iran’s envoy to the United Nations later suggested that Tehran does not intend to fully close the strait, saying Iran supports freedom of navigation while maintaining security in the region. 

Global markets and governments are now closely monitoring the situation as tensions between Iran, the United States, and regional allies continue to escalate.