“Strait Of Hormuz Must Stay Closed”: Mojtaba Khamenei Breaks Silence

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the Strait of Hormuz “must remain closed” in his first public statement since taking power. The message, broadcast on Iranian state media, framed the closure of the strategic waterway as a tool to pressure Iran’s enemies during the escalating regional w*r. Khamenei also warned that U.S. military bases in the Middle East should shut down or face potential att*cks, signaling a hardline stance as tensions continue to rise. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, meaning any prolonged closure could severely disrupt global energy markets.