Iran Says Military Enforcing Khamenei’s Orders on Strait of Hormuz
The armed forces are implementing orders from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters, according to a parliament official.
Iran’s armed forces are carrying out directives from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, the spokesperson for parliament’s national security committee said on Sunday. The announcement signals heightened official attention to the strategic waterway, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes.
No further operational details were provided, but the statement underscores Iran’s longstanding claim of control over the strait. The move could raise concerns about potential disruptions to energy transit routes.
Source: First Squawk