Khamenei advocates closing Strait of Hormuz again

In Short:
– Mojtaba Khamenei insists on closing the Strait of Hormuz to pressure opponents and demands U.S. base closures.
– Oil prices are rising amid concerns over shipment disruptions, with potential prices reaching $200 per barrel.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz should continue as a means to pressure opponents.He demanded the immediate closure of all U.S. military bases in the Middle East, stating, “those bases will be attacked,” during a televised speech.

New leadership announced

His comments were the first since his appointment as supreme leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in U.S.-Israeli air strikes.

Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in the attack that killed his father and other family members.

He vowed that Iran would seek revenge for the deaths of its martyrs and urged national unity.

At 56, Khamenei is considered a more hard-line leader than his predecessor, despite previously maintaining a low profile.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over Khamenei’s selection by Iranian clerics, suggesting he cannot ensure peace.

Oil prices soar

Following Khamenei’s remarks, oil prices continued to rise, reflecting concerns over disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has indicated that the price per barrel could potentially reach $200 amid ongoing tensions.

The situation underscores the significant geopolitical ramifications following the recent leadership changes in Iran.

Observers are closely monitoring Khamenei’s next moves and their impact on regional stability.