Reactions and statements from the international community
Two rockets were launched from Lebanon towards Israel on an unspecified date; one was intercepted while the other landed in an open area.
Lord Maurice Glasman, a member of the British House of Lords, stated at a gathering of Iranians in London that the King of the United Kingdom will officially list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in the coming weeks, in response to a question from Aydin Moghimi of Iran International.
NBC News, citing MarineTraffic data, reported that the sanctioned ships "Ocean Jet" and "Lumina Ocean," alleged to facilitate the sale of Iranian drones and oil, transited the Strait of Hormuz from Friday to Saturday. Additionally, a Russian recreational boat named "Nord" also passed through the strait on Saturday.
Pakistani sources report that the Islamic Republic of Iran is avoiding meetings with the American delegation and insists on the complete end of the maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a prerequisite for negotiations. Abbas Araghchi, Iran's senior diplomat, has departed Islamabad after discussions with Pakistani officials, according to Al-Mayadeen and Reuters.
Polymarket predicts a 32 percent chance that the US will invade Iran before 2027, despite an existing ceasefire, with limited ground incursions possible if peace talks stall.
Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, stated that any comprehensive agreement with Iran must address its nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and the activities of its proxy groups in the region. He also highlighted the potential consequences of closing the Strait of Hormuz for Europe's energy security and the need for enhanced cooperation with Europe on energy supply security.
Germany has announced it will deploy its minesweeper ship "Fulda" to the Mediterranean and potentially to the Strait of Hormuz to participate in mine-clearing operations following a peace agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic, contingent on a sustainable end to hostilities and parliamentary approval.
Qasem Ravanshakh, a representative of Qom in the Iranian parliament, stated that the presence of people in the streets has weakened the enemy and vowed to continue the struggle until their demands are met, both through negotiations and military action in the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the military's missile strikes have further weakened the opposition, which must be sustained.
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement in Tehran threatening the United States with military retaliation if it continues "siege, piracy, and maritime robbery" in the region, while also asserting Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The British government plans to introduce new legislation in the upcoming parliamentary session to designate state-supported groups, such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as terrorist organizations. Tajoddin Soroush of Iran International reports.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the government in Iran, addressed supporters of the Islamic Republic, urging them to conserve electricity and energy, stating, "Instead of turning on 10 lights, turn on 2." He also warned that enemies are targeting infrastructure to create dissatisfaction among the populace.
Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met with Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army, in Islamabad to discuss and exchange views on a potential ceasefire and conclusion of the war between the United States and Israel with Iran, and to express appreciation for Pakistan's efforts in mediating the situation.
