International Response

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Reactions and statements from the international community

@ايران اينترنشنال: About 24 hours after the announcement of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters announced the return of this waterway to its previous conditions and the continuation

About 24 hours after the Strait of Hormuz was reopened, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters announced restoring the waterway to its previous conditions and maintaining strict Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) control. Concurrently, the Supreme National Security Council deemed the naval blockade of Iran's ports a ceasefire violation and halted the limited opening of the strait.

Apr 18, 2026

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@ایران وایر: The Indian government announced that, following the shooting by the IRGC forces towards this country's ships in the Strait of Hormuz, it has summoned the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi and expressed

The Indian government summoned the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi to express official protest after IRGC forces shot at Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 18, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: India has announced that two ships of this country were targeted by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement from India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the country "expresses its deep concern ov

India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that two Indian-flagged ships, the bulk carrier JAG ARNAV and the crude oil tanker SANMAR HERALD, were targeted by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian deputy foreign minister summoned the Iranian ambassador to convey concerns and demand action to ensure safe passage through the strait.

Apr 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, in response to the Islamic Republic of Iran's attack on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, called for a response from the United States and the international community. He s

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham called for a response from the United States and the international community after Iran attacked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, urging continued blockade and military action to assert control over the strait.

Apr 18, 2026

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@🇮🇷LiveIranNews🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸🦀Reuters: The terrorist regime of the Islamic Republic announced via VHF radio message to all ships, "Due to the United States' failure to fulfill its commitments, the Strait of Hormuz has once

The Islamic Republic of Iran announced via VHF radio on January 15, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels of any nationality due to the United States' failure to meet commitments.

Apr 18, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Tankor Trakkers has claimed to have obtained a 31-second audio file of a conversation between a ship's crew and the IRGC Navy. According to this claim, in this conversation, the crew, in a tone of an

Tankor Trakkers claims to have obtained a 31-second audio file of a conversation between a ship's crew and the IRGC Navy, in which the crew expresses anxiety over being fired upon despite having received passage permission and being on the authorized list, requesting permission to change course and return.

Apr 18, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed in a statement that two ships flying the country's flag, which were carrying crude oil, were targeted by Iranian military forces on Saturday while attemp

India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that two Indian-flagged ships carrying crude oil were targeted by Iranian military forces while passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The UKMTO reported that a cargo vessel near Omani waters was also hit by an unknown projectile, damaging some containers but causing no fire.

Apr 18, 2026

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@Eli Afriat 🇮🇱: 🚨🇱🇧🇮🇱 A terrorist cell that violated the ceasefire agreements in southern Lebanon and approached IDF forces in a threatening manner was ELIMINATED from the air. In another incident, the IDF att

A terrorist cell that violated ceasefire agreements in southern Lebanon and approached IDF forces threateningly was eliminated by air strikes. In a separate incident, the IDF attacked terrorists entering an underground shaft in the same area.

Apr 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Citizens of Borujerd took to the streets from 17 to 19 Dey to join the national revolution, but they faced severe repression. Following the recent attacks by the United States and Israel on Borujerd,

Citizens of Borujerd took to the streets from December 8 to December 9, 2025 (17 to 19 Dey in the Iranian calendar) to participate in the national revolution but faced severe repression. Reports indicate that recent attacks by the United States and Israel in Borujerd resulted in the destruction of local repression centers, including the police command headquarters, Basij, and IRGC facilities.

Apr 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: India summoned the Islamic Republic's ambassador in New Delhi on Saturday. This action came after two Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were forced to change course and return, following reports

India summoned the Islamic Republic of Iran's ambassador in New Delhi on Saturday to express deep concern over reports that two Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were forced to alter course and return after encountering gunfire from IRGC forces. The Indian Foreign Secretary urged Tehran to resume facilitating safe passage for vessels bound for India through the strait.

Apr 18, 2026

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@ایران وایر: Donald Trump, President of the United States, criticized the Islamic Republic's action in closing the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran "got a little mischievous" and tried to block this strategic passa

President Donald Trump of the United States criticized the Islamic Republic of Iran for closing the Strait of Hormuz, calling Tehran's actions "mischievous" and an attempt at extortion.

Apr 18, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Donald Trump, President of the United States, warned Tehran just hours after Iran announced it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, stating that it should not intend to engage in "extortion" by

President Donald Trump warned Iran against "extortion" after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the U.S. would take a hard stance. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps subsequently fired upon two ships attempting to navigate the closed strait.

Apr 18, 2026