Iran supreme leader vows new legal order in Strait of Hormuz
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says new framework will boost regional prosperity as Tehran blames US presence for instability
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, said the country will establish new legal rules governing the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, vowing to end what he described as foreign abuses in the vital maritime corridor.
In a message marking the National Day of the Persian Gulf, Khamenei highlighted Iran’s long history of resistance against foreign powers, describing the 1979 Islamic Revolution as a turning point in efforts to assert regional independence.
He said the Persian Gulf is a “divine blessing” for Muslim nations and a key connector for regional states, noting its critical role in global trade through the Strait of Hormuz and onward to the Sea of Oman.
Khamenei said Iran, which has the largest coastline along the Persian Gulf, has borne the greatest burden in defending the region’s independence, citing historical struggles against Portuguese, Dutch and British influence. He framed recent events as a continuation of that legacy, saying a “new chapter” is emerging following the failure of a major war against Iran.
“The new legal framework and management system for the Strait of Hormuz will advance comfort and development for all the region’s nations,” he said, adding that its economic benefits would be widely shared.
Khamenei accused Western powers, particularly the United States, of long seeking to dominate the waterway, pointing to a record of invasions, instability and threats imposed on regional countries. He cited recent U.S. military actions and a naval blockade as examples of continued interference.
He said the Islamic Revolution marked a decisive break from foreign influence and claimed that recent developments — including the failure of U.S. efforts against Iran — have reinforced that trajectory.
Over the past two months, he said, regional nations have witnessed the “resolve and vigilance” of Iran’s naval forces, including both the regular army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, alongside support from local populations in southern Iran.
Khamenei also blamed the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf for regional insecurity, arguing that American bases are unable to guarantee safety even for their allies.
“By divine will, the future of the Persian Gulf will be bright — a future free of America, devoted to progress, peace and prosperity,” he said, adding that regional nations share a common destiny and that outside powers have no legitimate role in the area.
He concluded by emphasizing national unity, saying tens of millions of Iranians regard the country’s natural resources, scientific achievements and technological capabilities — including nuclear and missile programs — as part of their shared heritage.
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