Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as 'tool to pressure enemy,' Iran's new supreme leader says
CNBC Television·2026-03-12 15:35

We've got these dueling statements now from the president of the United States and the new supreme leader of Iran. Each one uh sort of doubling down on his existing strategy. Here's what the president said on social media a short time ago. He said, "The United States is the largest oil producer in the world by far. So when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. But of far greater interest and importance to me as president is stopping an evil empire, Iran, from having nuclear weapons and destroying the Mi ...

Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as 'tool to pressure enemy,' Iran's new supreme leader says - Reportify