Khamenei orders Hormuz stay closed

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Nikzad announced that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Mujtaba Khamenei has ordered the Strait of Hormuz to remain restricted and not return to its pre‑war status. The directive signals Tehran's intent to keep maritime traffic at minimal levels despite international pressure. Iran has previously threatened to cut undersea internet cables and deploy sea mines, heightening concerns over global oil shipments. The statement comes amid ongoing naval confrontations in the region.