Iran’s supreme leader vows to prevent ‘enemy’s abuses’ of Hormuz strait

iran's supreme leader said the country will prevent "the enemy's abuses" of the hormuz strait, according to a statement from mojtaba khamenei. he also said iranians will defend their nuclear capabilities as a "national asset." the comments come as the strait — a narrow waterway that about 20% of the world's oil passes through — remains a flashpoint in regional tensions. no specific actions or timeline were given.