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Iran's New Leader Makes First Threats
Iran has a new supreme leader named Mojtaba Khamenei. A statement in his name was read by a TV presenter.
The message vows to block the Strait of Hormuz. It also says Iran will continue targeting United States bases in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu questioned if Khamenei released the statement himself. Netanyahu noted the statement was read by a presenter, not Khamenei.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. About one-third of world's oil passes through it daily. Blocking it would disrupt global energy supplies and affect prices worldwide.