International Response
Reactions and statements from the international community
@Open Source Intel: I think there is a misconception about Lebanon and Hezbollah. A ceasefire does not mean withdrawal. It means the shooting stops. In the last 48 hours alone, Hezbollah launched 63 rockets at the IDF.
Hezbollah launched 63 rockets at the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the last 48 hours, despite a ceasefire, indicating that a withdrawal by Israel is unlikely until Hezbollah disarms or clears southern Lebanon of its fighters and infrastructure.
@Open Source Intel: A source in Pakistan's Foreign Ministry told Qatar's Al-Arabi Al-Jadid that Israeli operations in Lebanon are straining U.S.-Iran understandings and that Washington bears responsibility for pressuring
A source in Pakistan's Foreign Ministry told Qatar's Al-Arabi Al-Jadid that Israeli operations in Lebanon are straining U.S.-Iran understandings and that the U.S. is responsible for pressuring Israel to halt its bombing and withdraw. The planned U.S.-Iran meeting in Switzerland has been postponed due to disagreements over the agenda and unresolved issues.
@ايران اينترنشنال: Ismail Ramazani, a government speaker, in reaction to Mojtaba Khamenei's first message about the memorandum of understanding with America, said that now that the "Deputy of the Imam of the Time" has d
Ismail Ramazani, a government speaker, reacted to Mojtaba Khamenei's message regarding a memorandum of understanding with the United States, calling for a "Movement to Return to the Leader's View" and urging protesters to reject the agreement within 60 days.
@ايران اينترنشنال: Hossein-Ali Shahriari, the head of the Health and Treatment Commission of the Islamic Republic's parliament, referring to the continuation of the "parliament closure," said: "They shut down the parlia
Hossein-Ali Shahriari, head of the Health and Treatment Commission of the Islamic Republic's parliament, stated that the parliament remains closed to prevent hasty approvals, emphasizing that any agreement with the United States must be thoroughly vetted and approved by the parliament. He also criticized Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's comments on diluting enriched uranium, asserting that the nuclear issue is a "red line" for the Islamic Republic.
@Open Source Intel: HEZBOLLAH CEASEFIRE UPDATE: Here are all the Hezbollah attacks on Israel between June 17 and June 18: • 25 separate attacks • 63 rockets • 1 missile • 7 explosive UAV attacks • 2 IED attacks • 1 ter
Between June 17 and June 18, Hezbollah conducted 25 separate attacks on Israel, including 63 rockets, 1 missile, 7 explosive UAV attacks, 2 IED attacks, and 1 terrorist infiltration attempt involving 5 operatives, totaling 72 munitions and attack events over 48 hours.
@ايران اينترنشنال: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated in a message addressed to Mojtaba Khamenei, leader of the Islamic Republic, following the release of his message regarding the memorandum of underst
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement in support of Mojtaba Khamenei, leader of the Islamic Republic, endorsing his efforts to pursue the rights of the Islamic Republic and warning of a military response if there is a breach of the memorandum of understanding with the United States. The IRGC also emphasized its readiness to defend against any perceived threats from the "enemy" across all domains of warfare.
@ايران اينترنشنال: Ali Shirazi, a member of the Iran International editorial team, regarding Mojtaba Khamenei's 'different opinion' on the memorandum of understanding, said: 'While Masoud Pezeshkian practically has no r
Ali Shirazi, a member of the Iran International editorial team, commented that Mojtaba Khamenei is avoiding responsibility for the memorandum of understanding, similar to how his father avoided responsibility for the JCPOA agreement, by attributing it to Masoud Pezeshkian and members of the Supreme National Security Council.
@ايران اينترنشنال: Ali Khodrian, a member of the Islamic Republic's Parliament National Security Commission, said that given that Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, has issued approval for this memora
Ali Khodrian, a member of the Islamic Republic's Parliament National Security Commission, stated that despite his own reservations, the nation supports the leadership's approval of a memorandum issued by Mojtaba Khamenei. Khodrian warned that any new agreement with the United States must prevent unilateral restrictions and safeguard Iran's deterrent capabilities to avoid repeating the shortcomings of the JCPOA.
@RadioFarda|راديو فردا: 🔸Following the White House's announcement of the cancellation of U.S. Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland, the Swiss Foreign Ministry has officially confirmed the cancellation of the Americ
The White House and Swiss Foreign Ministry have confirmed the cancellation of U.S. Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland, scrapping the scheduled Tehran-Washington talks for Friday. The statement cites logistical issues as the reason for the cancellation, with no firm start date for the negotiations provided.
@RadioFarda|راديو فردا: 🔸The White House announced that JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, has postponed his trip to Switzerland for talks on the next steps of the U.S.-Iran agreement regarding the end of the war in the Mid
The White House announced on June 18 that U.S. Vice President JD Vance has postponed his trip to Switzerland for talks on the next steps of the U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war in the Middle East. The Iranian government had expressed readiness for technical negotiations but required confirmation of the U.S. implementing the interim agreement before proceeding.
@ايران اينترنشنال: The Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council, in a statement described as aimed at "expressing appreciation for the Leader's message," announced that in implementing the directives and mea
The Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran issued a statement expressing appreciation for the message from Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, declaring that it will show no leniency in pursuing the Islamic Republic's interests and will closely monitor negotiations with the United States, threatening reciprocal action in case of any deviation or violation.