Iran’s supreme leader tells US its only place in Persian Gulf is at ‘bottom of its waters’
Summary
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said the United States has been defeated in its conflict with Iran and claimed the US only belongs "at the bottom of" the Persian Gulf waters. He emphasized Iran’s control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and vowed to protect the country’s nuclear and missile capabilities despite US efforts to limit them.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader on March 9, 2026.
- Khamenei’s statement was made on Iran’s national "Persian Gulf" day and was read on state television.
- He declared that the US is defeated in its military efforts against Iran and stated the US belongs only underwater in the Persian Gulf.
- Iran claims new control and legal management over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.
- The US, led by President Donald Trump, has imposed a naval blockade on Iran to stop its oil exports.
- Oil prices rose to $126 per barrel due to tensions and restricted oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump is considering new diplomatic plans with allies to keep the strait open while continuing the blockade on Iranian ports.
- Iran denies that its nuclear program is for weapons and pushed to delay related negotiations.
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