Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, has called for the closure of all United States military bases in the Middle East. In his first public speech after taking leadership, he said that foreign military presence in the region should end and warned that pressure on US forces would continue.
During the address, he said Iran would keep using the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a way to apply pressure on its opponents. The narrow waterway is one of the most important routes for global oil shipments, with a large share of the world’s energy supply passing through it every day.
Khamenei also stated that attacks on US bases in Gulf countries could continue as long as tensions remain high. Several countries in the region host American military facilities that support security operations and naval patrols.
The United States Department of Defense has not yet issued a detailed response to the remarks. However, analysts say such statements could increase tensions in an already unstable region.
Experts warn that threats involving the Strait of Hormuz could affect global oil markets and international trade. Any disruption to shipping in the area may lead to higher energy prices and economic uncertainty worldwide.
