Statement from supreme leader says Iran's navy 'stands ready'

A statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s navy is prepared to confront and defeat US forces amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, published via his Telegram channel, said Iran’s naval forces are ready for potential conflict and referred to readiness for escalation. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since before the start of the ongoing conflict.