Iran's Leader on Strait of Hormuz
Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has dramatically escalated regional tensions by advocating for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and vowing continued attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors. This aggressive declaration, following existing Iranian strikes on commercial ships and oil infrastructure, intensifies confrontation with the U.S. and Israel, leading to billions in U.S. costs and the displacement of millions in Iran and Lebanon.
