Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to protect the country's nuclear and missile capabilities, amid a US-led blockade and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The US is considering a new plan to reopen the critical passageway, while continuing its blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to protect the country's nuclear and missile capabilities. The statement was read on state television, as the US continues to blockade Iranian ports and tankers. The US is considering a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil exports. The plan involves coordinating with allies to impose higher costs on Iran's attempts to subvert the free flow of energy. The US State Department has instructed American diplomats to seek host government support for the 'maritime freedom construct'. The initiative aims to ensure free and unimpeded access to shipping through the strait.
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