Reactions and statements from the international community
In the early hours of Saturday, the United States and Israel conducted airstrikes on Tehran, causing powerful explosions in various parts of the city, including the Mehrabad Airport facilities.
Masoud Pezeshkian, a member of the Islamic Republic's Interim Leadership Council, stated that the council has decided to halt further attacks against neighboring countries, and that the Islamic Republic's armed forces have operated independently until now.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has threatened neighboring countries, stating that the IRGC Aerospace Force will respond with missile attacks if any aggression originates from their territories.hashtags: #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
On Saturday, Masoud Pezeshkian, President and member of Iran's Interim Leadership Council, issued a video statement apologizing to neighboring countries and declaring that Iran's armed forces will no longer attack them, following a week of independent military actions by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the start of the U.S.-Israel attack and the death of Ali Khamenei.
A U.S. B-1 Lancer bomber, capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, has landed at RAF Fairford in Britain, following permission granted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites. This deployment coincides with warnings from U.S. officials about the potential escalation of attacks against Iran's missile program.
On March 6, 2025, the Israeli army conducted airstrikes on Tehran and central Iran using 80 fighter jets, targeting Iranian military sites, missile launch platforms, and areas including Ekbatan Town, Mehrabad Airport, and District 16 in Naziabad.
In a video statement, Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of state, warned armed Nirohai groups not to attack the Kashuras of Hamsayeh unless provoked, stating that such actions should not be influenced by foreign entities like Israel and America.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the government, delivered a video message stating that Iran will not surrender unconditionally and reiterating its commitment to international law. He also apologized to neighboring countries for any attacks originating from Iran's side and assured them that Iran has no intention of trespassing against them.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that during the first week of the military attack on Iran, more than 3,000 targets were struck.
On Friday evening local time, U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a White House meeting that the United States is performing "very well" in the war with Iran, claiming Iran's military and communication systems have been destroyed and that two ranks of Iranian leaders have been killed since the start of U.S. and Israeli attacks on March 1.
This footage, recorded minutes ago, shows the destruction of the building belonging to the municipality of District 16 in the Naziabad neighborhood of Tehran, the capital city of Iran, as a result of an airstrike conducted by the Israeli Air Force. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
Azerbaijan's security forces have foiled terrorist plots by IRGC agents, according to Azerbaijani media. Recent attacks attributed to Iran, including incidents at Nakhchivan Airport and multiple sites in Baku, have also been reported.
