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Iran’s new supreme leader says the country should use the threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, and has vowed to keep attacking Iran's Gulf Arab neighbors
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There has been ongoing international attention focused on Iran’s leadership transition following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with reports indicating Mojtaba Khamenei has been named or appears as the new supreme leader in early 2026. Multiple outlets have covered his first statements and the geopolitical implications of the change. [sources vary; see contemporaneous news outlets for the exact wording and status].
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Several articles have highlighted potential strategic moves, including Iran signaling leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and continuing regional posturing toward Gulf Arab neighbors, as described in initial reports from March 2026. [source variety; check specific outlets for precise quotes].
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Public-reported appearances and statements by Iran’s leadership have at times been limited or broadcast via state channels, with some outlets noting that the leader may be operating from a secure location amid regional tensions and external pressures. [reported by multiple outlets in early 2026].
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