Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei asserts that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz should stay closed as a means of exerting pressure.

A message delivered by a state TV broadcaster marks the first communication from the new supreme leader since his appointment to succeed his deceased father. Mojtaba stated that all U.S. bases in the region should be closed, as they would face attacks.