On April 17, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement warning against ceasefire violations on the occasion of Army Day, asserting readiness to respond to any aggression. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated on April 16 that Iran rejects temporary ceasefires and seeks a complete end to regional conflicts, as the current ceasefire, effective since April 8, is set to last for two weeks following 39 days of war by the US and Israel against Iran.
