Reactions and statements from the international community
A fragment from an Iranian ballistic missile struck a children’s playground in central Israel, causing damage but no immediate reports of casualties.
Britain has reversed its previous stance and now permits the use of RAF Ffairfach airbase by the United States, as tensions rise between the U.S., Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The second court session for Nicolás Maduro, the former President of Venezuela, was held in Manhattan, USA, where he has been in detention for 80 days facing serious charges. Due to U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, Maduro lacks access to financial resources and legal counsel.
Hezbollah- and Amal Movement-affiliated ministers in the Lebanese government boycotted a cabinet session on October 12, 2025, in protest of the country's decision to expel Iran's ambassador.
Ali Bahraini, the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the Sazman-e Mellat Notebook, stated that Mojtaba Khamenei is not visible in public but is taking security measures and efficiently managing his duties. Mojtaba Khamenei's positions and policies are outlined in manifestos and are actively implemented in the Koshur.
Strikes were reported near the Safah Mountains in Isfahan, with indications that a suspected missile site may have been hit.
German Foreign Minister Yohan Vade-Fol stated that Russian President Putin hopes the conflict in Iran will divert attention from the war in Ukraine. Vade-Fol also emphasized the close cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia, calling for international solidarity in response.
Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, announced that attacks on Iran will intensify and expand, targeting more facilities. The Israeli army simultaneously conducted new strikes on targets in Tehran and western Iran, hitting sites associated with ballistic missile production and deployment.
Defense Minister Katz stated that the United States will continue to pursue and intensify attacks against the leaders of the Iranian regime, describing it as a "terrorist regime."
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement calling Donald Trump's comments about the openness of the Strait of Hormuz "lies" and announced that they had turned back three container ships after issuing warnings. The IRGC also declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened a "harsh response" to any passage through it, particularly for vessels originating from allies and supporters of Israel and America.
Overnight in Tehran, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck more than 40 Iranian military sites, including missile launch complexes, munitions factories, and Revolutionary Guards positions, targeting facilities such as a training and missile storage base, a ballistic missile component production site, a weapons battery production facility, and a Revolutionary Guards munitions plant.
Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, stated that attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran will intensify within the framework of joint operations with the United States. During a meeting with military officials, Katz warned Iran to cease firing missiles at Israeli civilians, threatening further expanded military targets and areas within Iran.
