A citizen in a video sent to Iran International highlighted a text message from the IRGC's Basij organization addressed to "Dear people of Iran," stating that the public no longer trusts the Islamic Republic's lies and propaganda.

A citizen in a video sent to Iran International highlighted a text message from the IRGC's Basij organization addressed to "Dear people of Iran," stating that the public no longer trusts the Islamic Republic's lies and propaganda.

President Trump stated that without the agreement with the Islamic Republic, the U.S. could have continued military operations, including bombing, for weeks, months, or even years, and the Strait of Hormuz would have remained closed.
On Wednesday, April 17, 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump defended the Iran war agreement at a G7 leaders conference, stating that Iran cannot be told to have no missiles while other countries possess them. He added that all countries' leaders are pleased with the agreement between the U.S. and Iran.