Reactions and statements from the international community
President Donald Trump of the United States has emphasized continuing military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran and stated that there are more than 3,550 additional targets in Iran for potential attack.
Malik Shariati, a representative of Tehran in the parliament, announced that the "Supporting Nuclear Rights" bill has been uploaded to the parliament's system and referred to the Deputy of Laws, focusing on withdrawing from the NPT, repealing the JCPOA implementation law, and supporting a new international treaty on peaceful nuclear technologies. This announcement comes as the Islamic Consultative Assembly has not held sessions since the start of joint attacks by Israel and the United States on the Islamic Republic.
Daryl Issa, a senior member of the U.S. Congress, told Iran International reporter Marzieh Hosseini that the duration of U.S. operations against the Islamic Republic is unspecified, with goals including reducing nuclear capabilities, containing the export of terrorism, and eliminating the regime's threat to its people and neighbors.
The Islamic Republic of Iran announced that its army launched two missiles toward Ain Kashur. Following these launches, unspecified dangerous devices were activated in various areas of Israel, but there are no reports of casualties.
In the early hours of Saturday, Bahrain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia were targeted by missile and drone attacks from the Islamic Republic, with Bahrain's Ministry of Interior reporting a controlled fire at one of its facilities and the UAE stating its defense systems are countering the threats. Reuters reported that 12 U.S. service members were injured, including two in critical condition, following Iran's attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of U.S. service members injured since February 28 to over 300, with 13 fatalities.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that Thailand has reached an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure the safe passage of Thai oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, addressing concerns over fuel import security.
On Saturday, April 8, 2025, an attack occurred in Tehran, Iran, around 1:05 AM, as reported by the Twitter user @Vahid Online with received photos.
Babak Taghvaee blocked over 70 X accounts operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps PSYOPS headquarters, which were impersonating Israelis to create discord between Iranians and Israelis.
On Saturday, the Israeli army reported detecting a missile launched from Yemen towards Israeli territory and activated air defense systems to intercept it. Shortly after, the army announced that citizens could safely leave their shelters; however, the Houthis had not confirmed the attack as of yet.
A video posted on social media shows an explosion near Dolat Street in Tehran around 2 PM local time on Saturday, Farvardin 8 (March 29, 2025).
In the early hours of Sunday, domestic media reported explosions in multiple cities across Iran, including Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan, Shiraz, Zanjan, Kermanshah, Andimeshk, Bushehr, Abyek in Qazvin, and Bidganeh, with specific areas in Tehran and Alborz Province experiencing powerful blasts and power outages.
Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on Iranian universities, including the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, late tonight. The attack has drawn condemnation for targeting academic institutions and endangering civilians and students. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
