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Iran's new Supreme Leader vows revenge, threatens US bases in first statement
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In his inaugural public remarks read out on state television by a news anchor due to Mojtaba Khamenei's continued absence from camera view, the newly appointed Iranian supreme leader vowed vengeance against U.S.
Key Points
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1Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first public statement via state television without appearing on camera.
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2Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as a tool for pressure and leverage against US forces in Iraq. He also demanded that all U.S. military bases close immediately.
Developments
[Mar 12, Mar]
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first public statement on state television without appearing in person; the speech was read by a news anchor.
[Unknown Date - Pre-Mar 3rd Statement] (Mar)
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for deaths since war began with US and Israel, stating limited concrete forms of this revenge have occurred.
[Unknown Date - Pre-Mar 3rd Statement] (Mar)
'A Limited amount' has so far taken 'concrete form,' but more is to come; Khamenei vowed that the Strait will remain shut and attacks on US bases in Iraq.
[Unknown Date - Pre-Mar 3rd Statement] (Mar)
'A Limited amount' has so far taken 'concrete form,' but more is to come; Khamenei vowed that the Strait will remain shut and attacks on US bases in Iraq.
Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed in first public address
English.hani.co.kr
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