# Supreme Leader of Iran

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Iran’s New Supreme Leader Orders Indefinite Closure of Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-12 21:20:47 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 5

The newly ascended Supreme Leader of Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed indefinitely, a move that threatens to paralyze global energy markets. As the world's most critical oil chokepoint, the closure puts nearly 21 million barrels of daily crude oil flow at risk.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/iran-supreme-leader-strait-of-hormuz-closure

### Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure, Sending Oil Markets into Turmoil
2026-03-12 16:04:13 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

Iran’s Supreme Leader has called for using the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as strategic leverage, triggering a sharp rise in global oil prices. The move signals a significant escalation in regional tensions, threatening the primary artery for global energy transit.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/iran-strait-of-hormuz-leverage-oil-impact

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