Mojtaba Khamenei Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Shut in First Statement
Mojtaba Khamenei's first statement comes after succeeding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was tragically killed in the US and Israeli strikes.
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“Mojtaba Khamenei Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Shut in First Statement”
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13 Mar 2026
New Delhi (India) March 13:In his first public address since taking office, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed as a means of exerting pressure on the United States.
He also warned that attacks on neighboring countries in the Middle East would persist. Khamenei's remarks were conveyed by a news anchor on state television on Thursday, as he did not appear on camera.
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