Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has declared that obstacles created by adversaries in key maritime routes will be removed, signalling what he described as a new phase in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz following recent regional developments.
In a statement carried by Iranian media, Khamenei said the situation in the Gulf and surrounding waterways is evolving after the outbreak of conflict on 28 February, with the region entering a period marked by significant political and security changes. He noted that the developments over the past two months have reshaped the strategic environment, ushering in what he termed a “new stage” for the region.