Iran’s supreme leader has made a strong statement about security in the Gulf region. Many people in Iran have supported his message. He said that Iran will protect the region and stop what he called enemy actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Khamenei also sent a message to nearby countries, asking them not to host US military bases and to move away from close ties with United States. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz belongs to it and believes it has a natural right to control it. The statement also says that this new situation will benefit other countries in the region. At the same time, Iran is working to improve its naval power and plans to show new weapons soon. Some believe tensions between Iran and the US are still very high, and another conflict could be possible because both sides strongly disagree.