Khamenei vows new Hormuz phase, seeks war reparations
Iran’s leader warns of decisive response, demands accountability after US-Israeli assault devastates country and region
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will enter a “new phase” of management as Tehran moves to assert greater control following a devastating war triggered by US and Israeli military actions.
In a message released, marking 40 days since the killing of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Khamenei described the loss as a “historic and painful blow” to the Iranian nation, framing the current moment as a continuation of his father’s legacy of resistance.
Without detailing specific measures, he signaled a strategic shift in how Iran will oversee the vital maritime corridor through which a significant share of the world’s energy supplies pass—an implicit warning to adversaries that Tehran’s posture in the Gulf is evolving.
Khamenei made clear that Iran will not allow what it views as acts of aggression by the United States and Israel to go unanswered, vowing to pursue both legal and material accountability.
“We will not leave the criminal aggressors unpunished,” he said, adding that Iran will demand compensation for the extensive destruction caused by the war, including for those killed and wounded.
The remarks come amid preparations for high-stakes negotiations between Iran and the United States in Pakistan, expected to begin Saturday under Islamabad’s mediation and continue for up to two weeks.
Iranian officials have emphasized that the talks are aimed at finalizing elements of a possible agreement but stressed they do not signal an end to hostilities, particularly as Israeli attacks across the region continue to undermine the fragile ceasefire.
Khamenei reiterated that Iran remains fully prepared for further confrontation if provoked.
“Our hands are on the trigger,” he warned, signaling that any renewed aggression by US or Israeli forces would be met with a decisive and immediate response.
The region has remained on edge since February 28, when the United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran, triggering a conflict that has killed at least 3,000 people, including the former supreme leader.
Tehran has responded with waves of drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as US-linked positions across Jordan, Iraq and Gulf states hosting American military bases, inflicting casualties and disrupting key infrastructure, global markets and aviation routes.
Despite the scale of destruction, Iran has framed its actions as defensive, positioning itself against what it describes as an unprovoked campaign of aggression backed by Washington and carried out in coordination with Israel.
US President Donald Trump recently announced a two-week ceasefire, claiming that Iran had presented a “workable” 10-point proposal that could form the basis for a longer-term agreement.
However, ongoing Israeli strikes in the region and Washington’s shifting positions have cast doubt on the durability of the truce, reinforcing Tehran’s insistence on maintaining military readiness while pursuing diplomacy.
Khamenei’s message underscores a dual-track approach—engaging in negotiations while preparing for escalation—reflecting Iran’s broader strategy as it seeks both justice for wartime losses and a redefinition of power dynamics in the Gulf.
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