Reactions and statements from the international community
Iran has launched a "Janfada" ("Sacrificing Life") campaign to recruit volunteers to fight against U.S. forces, in anticipation of a potential American ground operation, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey arrived in Pakistan for talks on regional tensions, focusing on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to stabilize shipping lanes, according to Reuters.
Iran has initiated a major recruitment drive to enlist volunteers to combat US military forces in the event of a land invasion, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The American University of Beirut will shift to remote learning for Monday and Tuesday following threats made by the IRGC against American universities in the region, though President Fadlo Khouri stated there is no direct threat to the university.
Iran's Vice President Aref stated that the regime controlling the Hormuz Strait will no longer operate as it did in the past, emphasizing the government's commitment to converting on-ground achievements into stable economic and security benefits for the country.
Videos received by Iran International show that on Sunday noon, March 30 (9 Farvardin), the Garma Darreh area and Meydan-e Estanard in Karaj were targeted in an attack.
Fragments of a missile launched by the Islamic Republic struck the industrial area of "Neot Hovav" in Beersheba, Israel.
On Sunday afternoon, April 9, a video showed a column of smoke in the sky over Yazd and the sound of an explosion was heard, indicating that the Al-Ghadir barracks in the city was targeted in an attack.
The Judiciary Media Center in Iran has announced the identification and seizure of assets belonging to employees of foreign media outlets, citing reasons including collecting information to benefit enemy armies, justifying the war, and espionage. The Mizan News Agency did not disclose the identities of the individuals or the media outlets involved.
Israeli media reported that a missile launched from Iran struck an industrial area in the Negev Desert, southern Israel. Al Arabiya published a video showing smoke rising from the impacted area.
Iran has accused the United States of pursuing public diplomatic talks while allegedly preparing for a ground invasion, according to the Financial Times.
The article criticizes the Islamist regime in Tehran for human rights abuses, including oppression of its citizens and women, support for terrorism, and financing of extremist groups in the Middle East.
