Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public statement reaffirming the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and threatening attacks on neighboring countries hosting U.S. military bases. His statement was delivered without a direct appearance, fueling speculation about his health after being injured in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes, and signaling a hardline stance with continued support for proxy groups across the Middle East. Khamenei vowed revenge for Iranian casualties in the strikes and emphasized Iran’s commitment to disrupting global oil transit while expressing a desire for constructive regional relations.
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This article discusses the mysterious poisonings of over 50 schools in Iran, which have sickened hundreds of children. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has spoken out on the issue, stating that if the poisonings are proven to be deliberate, the culprits should be sentenced to death. The crisis comes as Iran has jailed more than 140 political activists, journalists, and university lecturers since the disputed election.