Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz on April 30, 2026, amid escalating tensions with the U.S. He stated that Tehran would respond decisively to any renewed attacks.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, choking off 20% of the world’s oil and gas supplies. Global energy prices surged, with Brent crude hitting over $126 per barrel. The U.S. has instituted a naval blockade of Iran’s oil exports.
Khamenei threatened long and painful strikes on U.S. positions if attacks continue. The Pentagon reported that the cost of the ongoing war with Iran is nearing $25 billion.
Key facts:
- The U.S. naval blockade has significantly impacted global energy markets.
- Iran’s stockpile includes about 440 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent.
- Global oil prices have spiked due to the conflict.
Khamenei emphasized that foreigners have no place in the waters near Iran—echoing his previous remarks. He stated, “Foreigners who come from thousands of kilometres away … have no place there except at the bottom of its waters.”
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on military strikes against Iran. He remarked that Iran needs to get smart about their nuclear negotiations.
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian official, stated that any attempt to impose a maritime blockade is contrary to international law and doomed to fail. António Guterres warned that continued blockage could lead to irreversible damage.
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