US Navy Commander Downplays Oil Supply Concerns Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure

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Multiple News Sources Report on Iran’s Closure of Strait of Hormuz and US Claims about Oil Supply

Reports from various news sources indicate that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. According to these reports, Iranian officials have stated that the closure is intended as a tool to pressure an enemy.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s office has also released a statement claiming that US National Security Adviser John Bolton and US Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft are in contact with Iranian officials regarding the situation. However, it appears that there may be some confusion about the status of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

According to reports from Al Jazeera and The New York Times, Khamenei is reportedly injured, while other sources suggest that he is not injured. WSJ reports that US National Security Adviser John Bolton has stated that Khamenei is likely wounded.

In a statement, CNBC reported that Iran’s new Supreme Leader has vowed to keep the global oil gateway blocked. The New York Times also reported on this claim.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s office has released a statement claiming that the US does not need to worry about an oil supply shortage due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

It is worth noting that these reports are based on different sources and may contain conflicting information.

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