WorldIran's new supreme leader issues his 1st statement, but his absence raises questions about his healthIran’s new supreme leader did not appear in person to give his first statement Thursday, fuelling speculation that he was injured more seriously than Iranian officials have acknowledged. Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in a defiant statement attributed to him and read by a state TV presenter. TV presenter read Mojtaba Khamenei's message to the Iranian public as he still hasn't been seen in personKevin Maimann · CBC News · Posted: Mar 12, 2026 8:40 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.…