Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge for father’s killing

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to exact revenge for the killing of his father, sparking heightened tensions in the region. The Revolutionary Guard has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice, indicating a potentially aggressive stance amid the conflict. Khamenei's vow comes as he emerges from a severe injury sustained during the war's early stages, which began with devastating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. This move underscores Iran's resolve to retaliate, raising concerns about escalating hostilities and their impact on global oil supplies.