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Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English March 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM

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Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed, stating that the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be closed and threatening to open new fronts should the US and Israel continue the war.

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