IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani responded to former US President Donald Trump's call for Iran to cease support for Hezbollah, stating, "We will never stop supporting Hezbollah."
The U.S. Air Force maintains a persistent presence over the Middle East near Iran, involving large tanker aircraft and fighter jets, even during the ceasefire period. Reconnaissance flights are also regularly conducted in the area.
On April 26, a group of Iranians gathered in Ottawa, Canada, to chant "Regime change for Iran" and hold images of Prince Reza Pahlavi, declaring "This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return." They also displayed images of the immortal martyrs of the National Revolution to honor their memory.
On January 24, 2026, the Russian oligarch's super yacht "The Nord" crossed the Strait of Hormuz from Dubai, permitted by the IRGC to pass safely.
Iran has informed mediators that it will not negotiate its nuclear program or control over the Strait of Hormuz at this time, insisting that current talks should focus on ending the war before addressing other issues.
IRGC Quds Force commander Qaani after President Trump said Iran must end support for Hezbollah to reach a deal: “We will never stop supporting Hezbollah”
