New Iranian Leader Vows to Maintain Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Amid Oil Price Spikes

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has issued a message vowing to continue fighting and block the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to spike again. This threat to one of the world's most critical shipping lanes poses a severe risk to global economic stability and energy affordability. The escalation signals a hardline stance that could further isolate Iran and increase international pressure on the regime.