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Iran's new supreme leader speaks out for first time: Strait of Hormuz is leverage - MS NOW Reports
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has released his first statement, saying Iran will continue targeting the Strait of Hormuz as well as U.S. bases in neighboring counties.
MS NOW International Reporter Ines de La Cuetara, MS Now Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Wesley Clark join Ana Cabrera to discuss the latest updates on the conflict and the broader economic impact of the strait being closed. - Aired on 03/12/2026.