Iran's new supreme leader urges continued closure of Hormuz Strait, vows to open new battlefronts

TEHRAN, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in his country's conflict with the United States and Israel. He made the remarks in his first message published on his website since Sunday's announcement of his appointment as Iran's supreme leader.