Iran's new supreme leader insists the strait of Hormuz must remain closed
Mojtaba Khameni has stressed that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz must continue, "in order to put pressure on the enemy", following the attacks on the ships of the area . "Thearmed forces of Rango have taken away the hope of subduing the country, and possibly dividing the enemy ", AS.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader of Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz must remain closed Mojtaba Khamenei Ayatollah, the new Iranian supreme leader, stressed on Thursday in his first official message after taking office.
Khamenei has stressed that the blockade must continue "as a lever to put pressure on the enemy"following the attacks on the ships in the area " The Iranian Armed Forces have taken away from their enemies the hope of dominating the homeland and possibly dividing it, "Khamenei has assured.
Khamenei has praised the "Resistance Front Fighters lan", referring to the Shia Hezbollah group, the Houthi in Yemen and other pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. He has also called on the countries of the region to"expel the invaders from the eu bases", where Iran will continue to attack. In this context, he has recalled his father, Ali Khamenei, and founder of the Islamic Republic.
In addition, Khamenei's communications office has issued a "strategic message"based on"seven important sections"mentioning, inter alia, the martyred leader of the Revolution - referring to Li Khamenei - the role and duties of the people, the armed forces, executive organizations, the resistance front and the countries of the region, and the fight against enemies.
The Iranian Board of Experts appointed Sunday Mojtaba Khamenei Iran Supreme Leader as heir to his father 0, who was killed bythe USand Israelon 28 February, at the beginning of the offensive against Iran.
The joint attack has so far left more than 1,200 deadin Iran , according to provisional data published by local authorities. Among the dead are, in addition to the top leader, several ministers and some members of the Iranian Army .
Mojtaba Khamenei has stressed that they will continuetofight to "avenge the blood of martyrs" and has praised the work of the Iranian Armed Forces for "blocking the enemy's path with violent attacks."
The main keys to Khamenei's first message:
- All US military bases in the region must be shut down immediately, otherwise they will remain under attack.
- Iran wants to maintain good relations with neighbouring countries. It attacks American bases on its territory and will continue to do so.
- The Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as a measure of pressure on Tehran's enemies.
- Iran will continue to fight to avenge the blood of all its martyrs, including the murdered former supreme leader and the children killed in the attacks.
- The members of the Iranian Army deserve our gratitude for preventing the country from being subdued or divided, and for the effort they have now made.
- Plans are being made to provide financial and other assistance to victims of war. The Iranians must show solidarity and overcome their differences.
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