Reuters | Iran leader backs suggestion to block Gulf oil exports if own sales stopped Reuters Iranian officials have in the past threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route, in retaliation for any hostile U.S. action. Khamenei used a speech to foreign ministry officials to reject any renewed talks with the United States ... Khamenei backs threat to stop Gulf exports if oil sales halted Khamenei Supports Blocking Region's Oil Exports If Iran's Exports Stopped |