Reactions and statements from the international community
David McGuinty, Canada's Minister of Defense, stated that Canada is prepared to deploy specialized mine-clearing teams and cyber capabilities to the region to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Reporting by Mahsa Mortazavi for Iran International.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in a statement released on Friday that six senior members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in Lebanon. The ministry condemned the "criminal assassination of Iranian diplomats in Lebanon" and accused the Israeli military of attacking and killing several Iranian diplomats in Lebanon on February 17, 2025.
Malik Shariati, a representative of Tehran in the parliament, announced that the "Supporting Nuclear Rights" bill has been uploaded to the parliament's system and referred to the Deputy of Laws, focusing on withdrawing from the NPT, repealing the JCPOA implementation law, and supporting a new international treaty on peaceful nuclear technologies. This announcement comes as the Islamic Consultative Assembly has not held sessions since the start of joint attacks by Israel and the United States on the Islamic Republic.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that Thailand has reached an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure the safe passage of Thai oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, addressing concerns over fuel import security.
Babak Taghvaee blocked over 70 X accounts operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps PSYOPS headquarters, which were impersonating Israelis to create discord between Iranians and Israelis.
In the early hours of Sunday, domestic media reported explosions in multiple cities across Iran, including Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan, Shiraz, Zanjan, Kermanshah, Andimeshk, Bushehr, Abyek in Qazvin, and Bidganeh, with specific areas in Tehran and Alborz Province experiencing powerful blasts and power outages.
Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on Iranian universities, including the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, late tonight. The attack has drawn condemnation for targeting academic institutions and endangering civilians and students. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
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Mahmoud Karimi, a popular eulogist for Ali Khamenei, stated at a gathering of regime supporters that the decision on whether to pursue war or negotiation rests with Mojtaba Khamenei. This comment follows reports suggesting potential Iran-U.S. talks led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Parliament.
In a speech, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington is negotiating with the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing that any agreement depends on Tehran's actions, such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which he referred to as the "Trump Strait." Trump also commented on the killing of Qassem Soleimani, drawing laughter from the audience.
Axios, citing a senior U.S. defense official, reported that the U.S. is considering deploying at least 10,000 additional combat troops to the Middle East in the coming days. Concurrently, the United Arab Emirates has joined a multinational naval force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Washington Post reported, citing informed sources, that the United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk missiles in its military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Caroline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, stated that the U.S. has sufficient weapon stockpiles to meet its objectives in Iran and beyond.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, attacks continued in Iran with strikes on military, nuclear, and industrial targets, including steel production facilities. Neighboring countries reported intercepting and destroying multiple missiles and drones launched from Iran, with Saudi Arabia intercepting two missiles and four falling into the Persian Gulf, Kuwait's main commercial port sustaining financial damage, and the UAE and Bahrain intercepting 15 and 12 drones respectively.
