Trending Now - Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Issues First Statement on Strait

WHO:

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian Supreme Leader

Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X

WHAT:

Mojtaba Khamenei pledged to block the Strait of Hormuz.

Khamenei stated that Iran will continue targeting U.S. bases in the region.

Khamenei has over 44,000 followers on X.

Khamenei tweeted about the war against Iran by the U.S. and Israel.

WHERE:

Strait of Hormuz

Tehran, Iran

WHEN:

Khamenei's tweetstorm occurred on Thursday, March 5th, 2026.

WHY:

Khamenei expressed the desire of the Iranian people for "the continuation of effective and regret-inducing defense."

Khamenei urged neighboring countries to clarify their stance regarding U.S. military bases.

HOW:

Khamenei used the social media platform X to communicate his messages.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 23:05 UTC)

On Thursday, March 5, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei took to the social media platform X to announce his intention to block the Strait of Hormuz and continue targeting U.S. bases in the region. In his tweetstorm, Khamenei expressed the desire of the Iranian people for what he called "the continuation of effective and regret-inducing defense," while urging neighboring countries to clarify their stance on U.S. military presence. Khamenei, who has over 44,000 followers on X, also criticized the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.