Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
In his first major statement since assuming leadership, Khamenei also demanded that U.S. military bases in the Middle East be shut down, warning that any that remain operational would be targeted. The announcement was broadcast on Iranian state television and signals a significant escalation in the ongoing war.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route responsible for transporting nearly one‑fifth of the world’s oil and gas exports, has already disrupted shipping and caused concern among global energy markets. Analysts warn that prolonged closure could drive up fuel prices worldwide and intensify regional instability.
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