Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has signaled a major shift in Tehran’s strategy regarding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes.
In a statement aired on state media, he declared that Iran is entering a new phase in managing the strait and warned that those responsible for recent attacks on the country would face consequences.
Khamenei stressed that Iran would pursue compensation for all damages suffered during the conflict, including what he described as the “blood price” of those killed and reparations for the wounded.
He framed the move as the beginning of a decisive new chapter in Iran’s control over the key maritime corridor.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of failing to uphold its commitments under a fragile two-week ceasefire. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump criticized Tehran for restricting oil shipments through the strait and warned against imposing transit fees on vessels.
Moreover, South Korea has appointed former ambassador Chung Byung-ha as a special envoy to Iran, tasked with ensuring the safety of its ships and citizens in the region.
