Reactions and statements from the international community
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine described American warships as heavily armed with various missile systems, rockets, torpedoes, and electronic warfare systems, emphasizing that the most crucial element is the American sailor onboard.
Pete Hegseth addressed the IRGC, stating that the U.S. is aware of the movement of Iranian military assets and can rapidly shift from major combat operations to enforcing a "world-class blockade," with the possibility of further escalation. He also warned that under instructions from Donald Trump, the U.S. will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, either through negotiations or military pressure.
Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, stated that U.S. forces are prepared to resume combat operations if the Islamic Republic of Iran opposes the agreement. Hegseth also noted that Iran is clearing debris from bombed missile sites and claimed that Iran lacks the naval capability to control the Strait of Hormuz.
Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, declared that the United States will maintain the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely, asserting that Iran's threats against commercial ships constitute piracy and that U.S. naval power now controls all traffic through the strait, halting Iranian oil exports.
Dan Keen, Chief of Staff of the US Army, stated that the U.S. military is prepared to resume war against the Islamic Republic of Iran if necessary, and announced a naval blockade that includes Iranian waters, subjecting ships entering or leaving Iranian ports to inspection. The U.S. forces have not yet seized any ships.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced at a press conference that the Islamic Republic's military forces are engaging in piracy in the Strait of Hormuz, purportedly to control the strategic waterway.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's Secretary of War, stated in a press conference that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz with less than 10 percent of its naval capacity, asserting that the Islamic Republic has "0 percent" naval capability and thus no control over the strait.
Israeli Minister Ofir Sofer stated that turning residents of frontline communities into hostages of Hezbollah would signify a failure in Israel's mission, in response to reports of a potential ceasefire with the militant group.
IEA chief Fatih Birol stated that Europe has approximately six weeks of jet fuel remaining, warning that supply disruptions due to the Iran conflict and blockages in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to flight cancellations, describing it as "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced."
Hossein Aghaei, a member of the editorial board of Iran International, stated that the United States must maintain a naval blockade for several months to achieve the complete surrender of the Islamic Republic.
The Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike in Gaza City two days ago, eliminating Ahmad Abu Khatzira, a commander in Hamas's communications unit who was involved in planning attacks against IDF forces.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, in a meeting with the British Minister of State for the Middle East, stated that a ceasefire demanded by Lebanon from Israel would serve as a "natural entry point for direct negotiations," emphasizing the need for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory to ensure the ceasefire and the deployment of the Lebanese army to the international borders.
