ARAB AND WORLD

Thu 12 Mar 2026 7:02 pm - Jerusalem Time

In his first speech... The new Iranian leader vows revenge and calls for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

In his first official appearance after assuming his position, the new Iranian leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, delivered a firm message via state television, in which he stressed the cohesion of the Iranian state and its success in thwarting attempts at division that targeted the country, while at the same time calling on all segments of the people for national unity to face the current challenges.

On the military front, Khamenei affirmed that Tehran is committed to its right to respond to assassinations and targeting of its symbols, indicating that Iranian military operations will continue and will focus exclusively on military bases in the region. He also issued a direct warning about the necessity of the immediate dismantling of all American bases, considering their presence a legitimate target for attacks if they continue.

Regarding international navigation, the new leader put forward an escalatory vision by announcing the necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, describing this step as a strategic and effective pressure card against adversaries. In parallel with these threats, Khamenei tried to reassure the regional environment by affirming that Tehran seeks to build friendly relations with neighboring countries and that it harbors no intentions to target its surrounding countries.

Iran will not refrain from avenging the blood of its martyrs, and the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as a tool of pressure on the enemy.

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In his first speech... The new Iranian leader vows revenge and calls for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

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