Iran's Control of Strait of Hormuz

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declares Islamic Republic will protect nuclear and missile capabilities.
Trump demands Tehran abandon nuclear program, including uranium enrichment at 60% levels.
Khamenei claims 90 million Iranians will protect nuclear assets as national assets.
Brent crude reaches $126 due to U.S. Navy blockade halting Iranian oil tankers.
Iran controls Strait of Hormuz, which Gulf Arab nations call piracy.
Blockade creates economic pressure on Trump before midterm elections.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in Feb. 28 airstrike, remains in secure location recovering from injuries.

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Iran | Gulf Arab nations | Strait of Hormuz | Persian Gulf

Donald Trump | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

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