Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called Thursday for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and warned that Iran may open additional battlefronts in its confrontation with the United States and Israel.

New York, N.Y. — In a message published on his official website—his first public statement since assuming the role of supreme leader—Khamenei said Iranian military planners are examining new areas where adversaries may be “vulnerable and inexperienced.” He indicated that further actions could be taken if the conflict continues and if doing so advances Iran’s strategic interests.

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes. Any disruption to shipping through the strait could significantly affect global oil markets and international trade. Iran has previously threatened to close the passage during periods of heightened regional tension.

Khamenei’s remarks signal a potentially more confrontational posture as tensions escalate across the Middle East. While he did not specify what new “battlefronts” might involve, analysts say the statement suggests Iran could expand pressure through regional allies, cyber operations, or other asymmetric strategies.

The statement comes amid ongoing hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with diplomatic efforts to de‑escalate the situation so far yielding little progress.