Reactions and statements from the international community
A missile in southern Israel was likely intercepted by air defenses, according to initial military assessments; sirens sounded but no injuries were reported.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) detected another ballistic missile attack from Iran; sirens are expected to sound in central Israel shortly.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (referred to as "Merz" in the article) stated at the sidelines of last year's G7 meeting in Canada that certain actions were "doing the dirty work" for them, referring to the bombing of military targets and elements of Iran's nuclear program. However, Merz now suggests these actions have expanded to potentially include efforts towards regime change in Iran.
Eyal Zamir, Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, stated during a meeting with commanders and reserve forces that the military is at a historic turning point and aims for a fundamental change in security equations from Tehran to Beirut. He also announced the continuation of military operations and emphasized the need to professionally and defensively eliminate threats against citizens in northern communities.
Tasnim, the news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that an Iranian security official stated Iran will conduct similar ground operations if the United States does so, aiming to repel the threat. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deployment of additional U.S. forces to the region is intended to de-escalate the situation.
In Shiraz, a video shows a citizen thanking President Trump of the United States and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel as fighter jets fly overhead, with the citizen shouting "Hit them, hit them" in support of attacks against the Islamic Republic regime.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated that Cuba's ongoing electricity blackouts are not due to a naval blockade but rather the result of outdated and poorly maintained equipment from the 1950s and 1960s, and the country's inability to obtain oil and fuel for free.
Iran has agreed to facilitate and expedite the safe passage of humanitarian shipments through the Strait of Hormuz at the United Nations’ request.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated that the United States is dismantling all of Iran's military capabilities to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon, while CBS reported that the Islamic Republic is responding to a 15-point proposal today.
A video circulating in Shiraz shows a citizen thanking former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while fighter jets fly overhead, urging them to continue their actions against Iran.
A ballistic missile launch has been detected originating from Iran, heading towards southern Israel.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed the killing of several "Iranian diplomats" in Lebanon, but published images show the victims were actually Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) members in military uniforms, with five holding the rank of sergeant. The Islamic Republic has characterized the attack as a violation of diplomatic immunity, despite evidence suggesting the targets were military personnel.
