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Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement

Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement

Summary

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has made his first public statement after his appointment. He announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. He also warned of new confrontations if the US and Israel persist in military actions.

Key Facts

  • Mojtaba Khamenei is the newly appointed Iranian Supreme Leader.
  • He issued his first public statement since his appointment.
  • The statement says that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil shipment, will stay closed.
  • Khamenei threatened to start new confrontations with the US and Israel.
  • The statement suggests these actions are in response to ongoing military activities.

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