Iran’s New Supreme Leader Calls for Continued Closure of Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed, describing the move as an important instrument for exerting pressure on Iran’s adversaries. His remarks, broadcast on state television and translated by Reuters, mark his first public address since assuming the country’s highest religious and political office. In his statement, Khamenei also called for the immediate shutdown of U....