Reactions and statements from the international community
According to state-run YJC citing Al Jazeera, Pakistan delivered Iran's response to the United States regarding the ceasefire terms.
A recent photograph shows an IRGC Aerospace Force pilot standing next to a Shahed-129 drone fitted with satellite guidance and what appears to be either a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) pod or a signals intelligence/electronic intelligence (SIGINT/ELINT) system.
On May 10, the United Arab Emirates' air defense systems intercepted and destroyed two drones launched from Iran. Since the start of Iran's attacks, the UAE has intercepted a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 drones.
On Sunday, May 10, 2025, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) announced that Tehran’s response to the latest U.S. proposal for ending the war has been sent to Pakistan, which is mediating the negotiations. The U.S. had set a deadline for Iran's response by the end of the same day.
On Sunday, May 10, 2025, the UAE Ministry of Defense reported that the country's air defense systems intercepted two drones launched by Iran, the latest in a series of attacks since a ceasefire was announced four weeks prior in the conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran.
Iranian General Ali Abdollahi met with Mojtaba Khamenei and reported that Iranian military forces are highly combat-ready and equipped to defend against and反击美国和犹太敌人任何形式的战略失误、侵略或攻击。
An Iraqi security source stated that foreign forces were observed in the Najaf desert but their identity was undetermined, commenting on a Wall Street Journal report suggesting the presence of a secret Israeli base there during the Iran war. The United States had warned Iraq not to approach the area for security reasons.
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Iranian Navy, announced today that a group of Ghadir-class midget submarines, nicknamed "Persian Gulf dolphins," conducted a formation exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.
During Operation Epic Fury, Iraqi citizens near the Najaf Desert reported jets and troop-carrying helicopters, leading to speculation about a potential U.S. or Israeli-backed Kurdish ground invasion. It was later confirmed that Israel had established a makeshift airstrip in the Iraqi desert for strike launches and staging operations.
Ali Nikzad, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, referred to Donald Trump as "accursed" and stated that the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened through military operations, emphasizing that the era of dictation is over and that diplomatic gains cannot be achieved through military means.
On Sunday, the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense announced the interception of two drones launched from Iran. In recent days, the UAE has faced multiple attacks, including missile and drone strikes, from the Islamic Republic.
Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Central Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, met with Mojtaba Khamenei and presented a report on the readiness of the Islamic Republic's armed forces, emphasizing a swift response to any enemy aggression. During the meeting, Mojtaba Khamenei expressed appreciation for the armed forces' performance.
