Reactions and statements from the international community
Around 20 ships are moving from the Gulf toward the exit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data cited by Al Arabiya.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday night that significant differences remain between Iran and the United States, requiring further negotiations on nuclear issues and potential sanctions relief, while Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ismail Baghaei warned that continued U.S. naval blockade of Iran could lead to reciprocal actions from Tehran.
Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that the Islamic Republic's officials successfully pressured the United States to enforce a ceasefire in Lebanon, leading Israel to accept the truce; the Islamic Republic had prepared to launch an attack on Israel at 8 PM the previous night if the commitment was not met.
CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper, in an interview with Al Arabiya, stated that the Islamic Republic's army is experiencing significant disarray and chaos in command and control, and that U.S. attacks have degraded the army's capabilities. Cooper also announced the ability to continue the blockade of Iran's southern ports and coasts indefinitely.
Mehr News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Propaganda Organization, criticized Abbas Araghchi for announcing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz via tweet, arguing that the lack of additional context gave President Trump an opportunity to claim an unrealistic victory. The agency also stressed that ceasefire negotiations involve more than just the Foreign Ministry and require unified explanations.
Abbas Araghchi announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, after which U.S. President Donald Trump detailed conversations and agreements with the Islamic Republic in an interview, during which he claimed to have shouted at Iranian negotiators due to their alleged lack of understanding.
Ezzatollah Zarghami, a member of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace, posted on the social network X regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. President Donald Trump's statements about Iran accepting a ban on enrichment, questioning the transparency of the Islamic Republic's actions.
A senior official of the Islamic Republic told Reuters that significant differences between Washington and Tehran remain regarding an agreement to end the war and keep the Strait of Hormuz open, which would be conditional on the United States adhering to ceasefire provisions. The official also stated that no agreement has been reached on nuclear issues and that serious negotiations are needed to address the remaining differences.
The Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the establishment of a new order in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that civilian vessels may only traverse a designated route with permission from the IRGC Naval Force, while the passage of military vessels is prohibited. This announcement is made "in line with the agreement during the period of silence on the battlefield and following the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire."
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian supervision and warned that the country will take necessary actions if a maritime blockade continues or if commitments are reneged upon.
Hossein Taheri, a eulogist on Islamic Republic television, claims that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei miraculously healed his severely damaged vocal cords by reciting the "Hamd," after which he no longer needed medical treatment. Taheri also refers to Khamenei as the "Deputy of the Imam of the Time."
Internal conflict is escalating within Iran between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and clerical leaders over Trump's announcement regarding the cessation of uranium enrichment, which many regime figures view as either fraudulent or a betrayal.
