Reactions and statements from the international community
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that Thailand has reached an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure the safe passage of Thai oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, addressing concerns over fuel import security.
On Saturday, April 8, 2025, an attack occurred in Tehran, Iran, around 1:05 AM, as reported by the Twitter user @Vahid Online with received photos.
Babak Taghvaee blocked over 70 X accounts operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps PSYOPS headquarters, which were impersonating Israelis to create discord between Iranians and Israelis.
On Saturday, the Israeli army reported detecting a missile launched from Yemen towards Israeli territory and activated air defense systems to intercept it. Shortly after, the army announced that citizens could safely leave their shelters; however, the Houthis had not confirmed the attack as of yet.
A video posted on social media shows an explosion near Dolat Street in Tehran around 2 PM local time on Saturday, Farvardin 8 (March 29, 2025).
In the early hours of Sunday, domestic media reported explosions in multiple cities across Iran, including Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan, Shiraz, Zanjan, Kermanshah, Andimeshk, Bushehr, Abyek in Qazvin, and Bidganeh, with specific areas in Tehran and Alborz Province experiencing powerful blasts and power outages.
Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on Iranian universities, including the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, late tonight. The attack has drawn condemnation for targeting academic institutions and endangering civilians and students. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the threat from the Islamic Republic of Iran extends beyond the region and could impact the United States, citing a recently launched missile with a range of 2,700 miles and advanced flight capabilities. Trump warned of a "major leap" in Iran's nuclear threat, emphasizing potential consequences for Saudi Arabia and Israel.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated that the United States is fully committed to dismantling the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, while former President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with the Islamic Republic are progressing well.
![@ايران اينترنشنال: Mahmoud Karimi, the popular eulogist of Ali Khamenei, said in a gathering of regime supporters: "The final word is spoken by Hazrat Agha [Mojtaba Khamenei]; whether it be war or negotiation." This sta](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpub-4357b54df55146feb8261be683c32511.r2.dev%2Fthumbnails%2F1774652489212-5374b5f4299a8b19-I9AZEiGcYEfOPM3b.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Mahmoud Karimi, a popular eulogist for Ali Khamenei, stated at a gathering of regime supporters that the decision on whether to pursue war or negotiation rests with Mojtaba Khamenei. This comment follows reports suggesting potential Iran-U.S. talks led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Parliament.
In a speech, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington is negotiating with the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing that any agreement depends on Tehran's actions, such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which he referred to as the "Trump Strait." Trump also commented on the killing of Qassem Soleimani, drawing laughter from the audience.
On the twenty-eighth day of the conflict between Israel and the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iranian media reported explosions in multiple areas of Tehran, including Mehrabad, Firdows Boulevard, Chitgar, Narimankhaneh, Piroozi, Pasdaran, and Shian Park, as well as in Hashtgerd, Alborz Province. Reports also indicated attacks on locations in Garmdareh and Qods City, west of Tehran, and heavy attacks on targets in Isfahan.
