13 March,2026 08:52 AM IST | Dubai | Agencies
This photo taken in Tehran shows a statement by Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei being televised on March 12. PIc/AFP
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab neighbours will continue. His first statement since his appointment was read on state television by a news anchor. Khamenei did not appear on camera, and an Israeli assessment indicates he was wounded in the war's opening salvo.
He vowed to avenge those killed in the war, including in a strike on a school. He said Iran would "obtain compensation" from its enemy, referring to the United States.
If it refuses, Iran will "take from its assets" or destroy them to the same extent, he said.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
