Reactions and statements from the international community
Kazem Jalali, the Iranian Ambassador to Russia, informed RIA Novosti that Tehran is considering exceptions to transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz for friendly countries, including Russia, as part of ongoing discussions by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated at the White House that the United States has no objection to the Iranian national football team participating in the World Cup in the country, but emphasized that the team's entourage cannot include members of the IRGC posing as journalists or sports coaches.
Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) serve meals to crew members, with each aircraft carrier strike group typically consuming around 4,000 eggs daily; three such groups are currently operating in the Middle East, collectively using over 12,000 eggs per day.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that the country is united, a comment widely interpreted to acknowledge the control exerted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) over various sectors of Iranian society.
President Donald Trump of the United States declared in remarks about the war with the Islamic Republic that American forces have "complete control" over the Strait of Hormuz, where only one unsuccessful attempt to pass through was made. He warned that any mine-laying actions in the strait would be "foolish" and detrimental to Iran's interests.
President Donald Trump of the United States stated that the leadership structure in Iran has become chaotic, with Washington unsure of who the main negotiating party is due to internal power struggles and changes at the top. He also noted the effectiveness of the U.S. naval blockade in crippling Iran's economy and generating revenue.
U.S. President Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah for an additional three weeks.
Iran International reports that disagreements between government members and spokespersons from Mojtaba Khamenei's office have prevented a negotiating delegation from traveling to Islamabad, according to an exclusive report and a statement by a Pakistani diplomat cited by Al Arabiya.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace and Naval Force commanders issued a joint statement on October 15, 2025, threatening retaliation against perceived aggressors and pledging allegiance to the Islamic Republic's leadership. The statement declared, "The target bank is set, and fingers are on the trigger... We will make the criminal aggressor regret. One God, one leader, one people, one path, and that is the path of victory. Iran is dearer than life."
On Thursday afternoon in Washington (midnight in Iran), U.S. President Donald Trump announced at the White House that the United States will not use nuclear weapons against Iran, stating that conventional methods have already inflicted significant damage. Trump also emphasized the U.S. military's capability to neutralize Iran's rebuilt weapons capabilities within a day if negotiations fail.
The Trump administration is considering raising the U.S. refugee cap by 10,000 to admit more white South Africans, citing claims of racial persecution, while South Africa denies these claims. The current cap is 7,500.
Mojtaba Khamenei's X account responded to Donald Trump's remarks on confusion within the Islamic Republic's leadership by reposting a portion of the attributed Nowruz message from the leader, warning against the enemy's media operations aimed at undermining national unity and security. Trump stated on Truth Social that the Islamic Republic is divided between "defeated hardliners" and "moderates," with the conflict intensifying.
