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Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region. Grouped from 4 articles across 3 sources.

4 reports3 sourcesMar 12, 2026, 8:32 PM
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BBC NewsMar 12, 2026, 8:32 PM

Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.

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Al JazeeraMar 12, 2026, 3:12 PM

Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed.

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CBS NewsMar 12, 2026, 4:26 PM

Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader

Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.

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Al JazeeraMar 12, 2026, 1:53 PM

Words of defiance: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lashes at US

The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a combative statement, pledging Iran will keep fighting.

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Iran's new leader 'likely disfigured,' Hegseth claims

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth questioned new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's ability to lead after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, saying he is "wounded and likely disfigured". Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

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