Supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed as attacks on shipping, Gulf states continue

Mar 12, 2026 - 20:01
Supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed as attacks on shipping, Gulf states continue
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz showed no signs of easing Thursday as Iran's new supreme leader declared his country would continue to block the vital oil route and attack ships attempting to navigate it in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes.