Mojtaba Khamenei has announced plans to introduce new legal and administrative rules governing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. The move comes amid rising tensions with the United States, following a naval blockade and ongoing disputes over regional security and Iran’s nuclear programme. Khamenei stated that the future of the Gulf region should be “without American presence,” signalling a potential shift in regional power dynamics. With a significant portion of global oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, any changes to its governance could have wide-reaching implications for energy markets, trade routes, and geopolitical stability.