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PRIME PAGINE | Mojtaba Khamenei giura vendetta, "Hormuz resta chiuso"

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Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge and orders the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed in his first address.

The episode opens with the first national message from Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who threatens to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and seeks vengeance for martyrs. His message is read by a state TV presenter, as he does not appear, raising questions about his health after being injured in raids that killed his family. The tone is described as severe and bellicose, with no signs of moderation. In response, Israeli forces report new small-scale attacks on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran. The conflict escalates in Erbil, Iraq, where Iranian drone attacks target international bases, injuring Italian, French, and American personnel. Commander Stefano Pizzotti reports that Italian soldiers are tired but morale remains high, though Italy plans to repatriate staff. Economically, oil prices hit $100 a barrel, and Italy releases strategic reserves, with global production falling. The episode notes that a prolonged war could push oil to $200 a barrel, using economic leverage as a tool. Khamenei's strategy includes pressuring Gulf monarchies to close U.S. bases and continuing attacks on regional targets. The analysis highlights his reliance on the Pasdaran and his father's rhetorical style. Domestically, Italian politics sees reduced tension after a parliamentary meeting on the Middle East crisis, with Prime Minister Meloni calling for dialogue. The episode concludes with reflections on Khamenei's hidden health issues and the regime's fragility, urging listeners to follow updates on ANSA's platforms.

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