Reactions and statements from the international community
A ship carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with ties to Iran's gas exports has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime route that has become a sensitive flashpoint for energy and security tensions in recent weeks, according to Bloomberg.
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that he believes Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but in a secret location, trying to preserve his authority despite lacking the influence his father had.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said during a press conference on Monday, May 11, that Tehran demands an end to regional wars, the lifting of economic sanctions, and the release of frozen assets abroad in response to the latest U.S. proposal. U.S. President Donald Trump described Iran's response as "completely unacceptable" in a social media post.
On Monday, May 11, 2025, the Office of the President of South Korea confirmed and strongly condemned an attack on a cargo ship owned by a South Korean shipping company in the Strait of Hormuz earlier that month. Seoul described such attacks on civilian ships as "unacceptable" and stated that a response will be given once the source is identified.
Satellite images released by Soar.Atlas show the supertanker BARAKAH, operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), after it was targeted by the IRGC using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in the Persian Gulf one week ago; the images reveal a trail of leaking oil.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes against Hezbollah-linked targets in southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warnings to civilians in the area. This action follows ongoing tensions along Israel's northern border.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the government, met with Ahmadreza Radan and Faraja commanders to discuss providing equipment and rebuilding damaged centers to enhance Faraja's operational and support capabilities. Pezeshkian noted Faraja's effective role in internal security despite resource limitations and acknowledged that police facilities were targeted during the war with America and Israel.
The Office of the President of South Korea strongly condemned the attack on a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, where unidentified aerial objects struck the vessel, causing a fire in the engine room. Seoul officials stated that the ship had committed no maritime violations and that the attack on a civilian commercial vessel is unjustifiable, increasing international pressure on the Islamic Republic regime.
U.S. President Trump condemned the Islamic Republic's response to America as "completely unacceptable," while Tasnim, the news agency affiliated with the IRGC, cited an informed source stating that Tehran does not draft plans to appease Trump.
Ali Khazaei, a representative of Varamin in the Iranian parliament, stated that vessels, particularly those of the United States and its allies, will no longer be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission from the Islamic Republic, signaling a shift in maritime policy.
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that Tehran's proposal to end the war with the United States was reasonable and beneficial for regional and global welfare, criticizing Washington for insisting on unreasonable demands. Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump had described Iran's proposal as "unacceptable."
Abbas Moghtadaei, Deputy Chairman of the Parliament's National Security Commission, warned that the United States will face a "heavy price" if it continues to pursue actions against the interests of the Islamic Republic, and threatened potential retaliation in American cities. He also stated that the Islamic Republic's armed forces will take "intelligent management" of the Strait of Hormuz and may impose tolls on ship passage if necessary.
