Iran’s supreme leader announces ‘new phase’ for Strait of Hormuz, says state TV

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, appears on an Iranian state TV broadcast. Jornal Nacional/ Reproduction Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared this Thursday (9) that the Strait of Hormuz will enter a “new phase” after the war with the United States, according to Iranian state TV. The TV read a statement attributed to Khamenei that further states that Iran will seek compensation for the damage caused by the US and Israeli attacks on his country and promised revenge for the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, the country’s former supreme leader. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp LIVE: Follow the latest news on the war This is the first statement attributed to the new Iranian supreme leader since the announcement of the ceasefire between the US and Israel. Khamenei has also not been seen in public or in televised speeches since taking office after his father was killed in one of the attacks on Tehran at the start of the war. “To Iran’s southern neighbors, I say: you are witnessing a miracle, so look closely, understand and stand in the right place, and be skeptical of the false promises of distrustful demons.” This report is being updated.

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