# Mojtaba Khamenei

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-11**: Iran Declares Strait Closed; U.S. Launches Third Round of Strikes — Iran fires on a Cyprus-flagged container ship, declares the strait closed until further notice; U.S. retaliates with strikes on Bandar Abbas and Sirik; new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge.
- **2026-06**: Interim Ceasefire Deal Signed — The U.S. and Iran reach an interim agreement to end the war, with security of the Strait of Hormuz a key condition for further negotiations.
- **2026-03-09**: Monday Price Spike — Oil prices jump 20% in early trade amid fears of Strait of Hormuz closure.
- **2026-03-08**: Beirut Strikes — Israel expands campaign to Beirut; Mojtaba Khamenei named Iranian successor.
- **2026-03-06**: Friday Market Surge — WTI crude gains 12% as fears of a prolonged conflict take hold.
- **2026-03-02**: Conflict Escalation — Hostilities commence between U.S.-Israeli forces and Iranian assets.
- **2026-02-28**: War Opening Strikes Kill Ayatollah Khamenei — U.S. strikes in response to prior tensions kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a broader armed conflict.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Strait of Hormuz closure imperils 20% of global oil flow, ship damaged
2026-07-12 05:34:21 · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 3

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz after striking a commercial vessel has thrown global supply chains into disarray. With a crucial oil chokepoint shuttered 'until further notice,' shippers, insurers, and logistics planners face immediate rerouting, skyrocketing costs, and a missing crew member.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-hormuz-closure-shipping-disruption

### Oil Prices Surge 20% as U.S.-Iran Conflict Threatens Global Supply Chains
2026-03-09 02:05:54 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2

Global oil benchmarks WTI and Brent surged nearly 20% following an escalation in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and the naming of a hardline successor in Tehran. Logistics providers face immediate risks of fuel surcharges and shipping disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz chokepoint.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/oil-prices-surge-us-iran-conflict-supply-chain-impact

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