Former President Trump stated that the United States implemented a ceasefire in Iran at the request of other nations, particularly Pakistan, despite his personal reservations about the decision.
In an interview with Fox News reporter Bret Baier, U.S. President Donald Trump defended America's performance in the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that the U.S. has shown restraint despite having the capability to completely destroy Iran's infrastructure. Trump also noted that the U.S. has targeted Kharg Island except for the section related to oil export terminals.
Acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi expressed regret at a Cannes Film Festival press conference on Friday, April 15, 2025, over the deaths of civilians during the war and the fatalities of protesters in December demonstrations. He emphasized that opposing the killing of one group does not imply acceptance of the killing of another group, and stressed that the loss of human life in any circumstances is unacceptable.
Mohammad Nabi Mousavi-Fard, the Friday prayer leader of Ahvaz, stated that the Islamic Republic has put the United States in a position with no viable military solution, emphasizing that Iran's dignity and defensive capabilities remain unimpaired. He also declared that the armed forces and Basij are fully prepared to respond decisively to any enemy aggression.
Since the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports began, CENTCOM reports that 75 vessels have been redirected and 4 were subjected to disabling fire to enforce compliance.
Trump on Iran ceasefire: “We really did the ceasefire at the request of other nations. I wouldn't have really been in favor of it, but we did it as a favor to Pakistan, terrific people, the field marshal and the prime minister.”
