Reactions and statements from the international community
Pedram Hossein Monfared, an art student in Berlin and son of an IRGC member, has been identified as the individual who threw tomato sauce on Reza Pahlavi in Germany.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that air defense systems in Tehran and other Iranian cities were activated in response to the presence of small drones and micro-UAVs, including the "Orbiter" type, on Thursday evening. An eyewitness reported sighting a drone over Parand, Tehran.
In a Truth Social post, former U.S. President Donald Trump denied reports from The New York Times and CNN, stating he is not eager to end the war with Iran and is under no pressure to do so. He claimed U.S. naval forces have severely crippled Iran's military capabilities and asserted that time is running out for Iran to negotiate a deal on U.S. terms.
President Donald J. Trump stated in a speech that he is under no pressure to end military operations against Iran, asserting that Iran's military capabilities have been severely diminished and that the United States will only negotiate when it is advantageous for America and its allies.
The Pentagon denied media reports suggesting U.S. forces might need up to six months to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, stating a six-month closure is "impossible and entirely unacceptable." The Pentagon spokesperson made these comments during an interview with BBC Global, refuting reports based on leaked information from a closed meeting.
Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf, and Araghchi have posted nearly identical tweets calling for unity, coinciding with reports that Ghalibaf is stepping down from negotiations.
Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf, and Araghchi have posted nearly identical tweets calling for unity, coinciding with reports that Ghalibaf is stepping down from negotiations.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States has full control of the Strait of Hormuz and is actively clearing mines from the waterway. He also ordered the U.S. Navy to target all IRGC vessels, suspecting them of mine-laying activities.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Parliament, and Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic, published a joint statement on X in response to Donald Trump's comments about confusion among Iranian officials regarding leadership, asserting their unified adherence to revolutionary principles.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that the country is prepared to resume war against Iran and is awaiting approval from the United States. Following 40 days of conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, a two-week ceasefire began on April 21 with Pakistan's mediation.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a cabinet meeting in Beirut. Lebanon's ambassador to the U.S. will meet her Israeli counterpart in Washington tonight to seek a ceasefire extension and to halt the destruction of homes, places of worship, and the killing of journalists by Israel.
Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, announced during a security assessment that Israel is prepared to resume military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran and is awaiting a "green light" from the United States to target the Khamenei regime and its energy facilities. Katz stated that the upcoming attack will be more severe than previous strikes, aiming to dismantle the Iranian regime.
