'Will advance management of Strait of Hormuz to new stage': Iran's Mojatba Khamenei flags shift amid fragile truce with US-Israel
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Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has signalled a tougher stance on the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Tehran will push its control over the vital waterway to a new stage. The statement comes amid a fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel, with tensions remaining high over the strategic waterway.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has announced plans to advance management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new stage. The Strait of Hormuz is a key global oil route, and its disruption has triggered fears of supply shocks and rising energy prices. Khamenei claimed victory in the ongoing West Asia conflict, praising the resilience of the Iranian people and armed forces. Despite a temporary ceasefire agreement, Khamenei urged citizens to continue mobilising. The US and Israel have maintained that the truce does not apply to Hezbollah-linked targets, even as Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue. The ceasefire remains fragile, with disagreements over its scope and the risk of escalation high.
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