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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...
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Behind the Blade: Why Passing a Snowplow Isn’t Worth the Risk

 

Dangerous and illegal: Think twice before passing a snowplow.

Winter driving already demands patience, but few situations test a driver’s judgment more than getting stuck behind a slow‑moving snowplow. The temptation to pass can be strong—especially when you’re running late or the road ahead looks clear. Yet passing a snowplow is one of the most dangerous and illegal maneuvers you can make on a winter road.

Snowplows travel slowly for a reason. They’re clearing snow, spreading salt or sand, and often operating with limited visibility. Their blades can extend several feet beyond the width of the truck, and the swirling snow they kick up can create a whiteout that hides hazards, oncoming traffic, or the plow itself. Many collisions happen because drivers underestimate how unpredictable conditions become the moment they pull out to pass.

There’s also the legal side. In many regions, passing an active snowplow is prohibited, and for good reason. These vehicles are considered essential road‑safety equipment, and interfering with their operation puts everyone at risk. Fines can be steep, and insurance consequences even steeper.

The safest place to be in a snowstorm is behind the plow, not in front of it. The road behind a plow is the clearest, most treated stretch you’ll find. Slowing down for a few extra minutes is a small price to pay for avoiding a crash, a ticket, or a life‑altering injury.

Winter driving rewards patience. When you see a snowplow ahead, resist the urge to pass. Stay back, stay safe, and let the plow do the job that keeps all of us moving.

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