Trump Believes Iran's Supreme Leader is Alive Following Broadcast, Amid Strait Tensions

Washington D.C. - US President Donald Trump expressed belief that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive in some capacity. Trump's reaction followed a message broadcast on Iranian state television where Khamenei stated that Iran could still use the option of closing the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Reuters, citing an Iranian official, Khamenei was reportedly slightly injured in a joint US-Israel attack. However, detailed information about the incident has not been made public.

Meanwhile, in an interview with American television network Fox News, Trump stated that the US is taking strong military action against Iran. He said, 'They are talking a lot. Now they will have to see the consequences. We are weakening them.'

America was also said to be striking Iran harder than anyone since World War II. Tensions have risen in the global oil market after Iran signaled it might close the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that oil tankers have been attacked in the waterway, and some ships have been stranded.

Amid concerns over supply disruption, the price of crude oil in the international market has reached around $100 per barrel.