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New Iranian supreme leader calls for defiance, keeps key waterway shut

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This photo taken in Tehran shows a statement by Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei being televised on March 12, 2026. (AFP)
This photo taken in Tehran shows a statement by Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei being televised on March 12, 2026. (AFP)
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