Reactions and statements from the international community
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Hezbollah, acting under orders from Iran, launched an unprovoked attack on Israel this morning, continuing a pattern of aggression against Israeli civilians despite a ceasefire agreement.
US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, stated that any new deal with Iran will not include the direct cash payments seen in the JCPOA and will focus on robust verification measures, ensuring there are no significant loopholes for Iran to exploit, whether through the UN's IAEA or other inspection methods.
Hezbollah launches six rocket and drone attacks against northern Israel hours after President Trump announces a deal will be signed; in response, Israel conducts strikes in Beirut. Iran subsequently指责以色列破坏了协议。
A unit within the British government has been reported to intervene by writing statements on behalf of families affected by racially linked incidents to prevent the escalation of tensions.
Abdullah al-Hajar, a Yemeni Houthi advisor supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran, told Tasnim News Agency that the Houthis may close the Bab al-Mandab Strait as a pressure tactic if tensions escalate, impacting global trade and energy prices. Tasnim reported from Sana'a that recent Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait have drawn military responses from the United States and its allies.
Meysam Zhavarian, a representative in the Islamic Republic's parliament, wrote on the social network X that describing the potential memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States as "an agreement worse than the JCPOA" or "Iran's surrender" is inaccurate, emphasizing differences in the current text. Deputy chairman Mahmoud Nabavian of the parliament's National Security Commission previously stated that the agreement would lead to "complete victory" for the United States and predicted future attacks on Iran.
Mohammad Akbarzadeh, the political deputy of the IRGC Navy, stated in an interview with Tasnim News Agency that the Islamic Republic considers the United States its "main enemy" due to past experiences showing the U.S. cannot be trusted, and emphasized the need for national unity to counter enemy plots.
On June 14, the editorial board of the *Jerusalem Post* criticized the potential agreement between Tehran and Washington, warning it could undermine efforts to counter the threats posed by the Islamic Republic. The board described the agreement as "JCPOA 2" and warned that finalizing it without addressing difficult questions would be dangerous.
The Ministry of Science of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the postponement of all university exams due to a scheduling conflict with the funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, set to take place between June 13 to 18 (13 to 18 Tir month) in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad.
Charles Dunne, a former U.S. diplomat and researcher, warned in an interview with Iran International that the Trump administration underestimated the resilience of the Islamic Republic, which has endured military pressure, sanctions, and diplomatic isolation without collapsing. Dunne noted that despite significant challenges, the Iranian regime remains intact and continues to view itself as capable of imposing costs on the United States.
A senior U.S. government official told Fox News that a framework agreement with Iran is nearing completion, requiring Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without collecting tolls, while the U.S. would lift the blockade on Iran's southern ports. The official stated that simultaneous reopening of the strait and lifting of the blockade would be followed by demining operations.
The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations criticized the Iranian government for intensifying security and judicial measures against teachers and trade activists, including arrests, prison sentences, and attacks on homes. The council warned that such actions are aimed at weakening independent associations and silencing trade demands.
