Reactions and statements from the international community
Hakan Fidan, Turkey's Foreign Minister, stated that Turkey would consider participating in mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz only if a peace agreement is reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.
President Donald Trump of the United States stated that Washington will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, warning that the consequences of such an acquisition would be severe and emphasizing the U.S. commitment to preventing it. Trump also declared that recent events will not deter the U.S. from achieving victory in a potential war with Iran.
President Donald Trump of the United States posted on Truth Social about a shooting incident at the White House press banquet venue, commending the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift response, and stating that the shooter has been arrested. Trump noted that the decision to proceed with or postpone the event rests with law enforcement.
The Iranian-Scottish community in Glasgow held a demonstration today to raise awareness about internet restrictions, propaganda, and executions in Iran. They played Barbod Meli's song "No Internet" during the event.
Hezbollah breached the ceasefire by launching suicide drones at northern Israel today, prompting the Israeli Air Force to respond with airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon tonight.
Masoud Pezeshkian, a senior Iranian official, in a phone conversation with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, stressed that the Islamic Republic will not engage in "imposed negotiations" and called for an end to America's hostile actions as a prerequisite for dialogue. Sharif stated that Pakistan will use its resources to achieve a dignified outcome in negotiations.
On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Navy intercepted the M/V Sevan, one of 19 "shadow fleet" vessels sanctioned for transporting Iranian oil and gas, in the Arabian Sea with a helicopter from the USS Pinckney (DDG 91). The vessel is being escorted back to Iran, and this marks the 37th vessel redirected since the start of the U.S. blockade.
On Saturday, April 25, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a communiqué stating that prisoner-of-war camps have been prepared for "enemy's military forces" and that the Islamic Republic's response to any aggression will be "beyond expectations."
On April 25, Oorouj, the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic, met with Pakistani officials in Islamabad to discuss Tehran's concerns and demands, while the United States intensified its pressure by seizing a vessel flying the regime’s flag on April 24 and sanctioning a Chinese refinery and 40 companies and vessels involved in oil transfers from the regime.
The IRGC issued a propagandistic statement claiming to have prepared POW camps for various scenarios, including potential ground operations, as part of psychological warfare efforts amid increasing pressure.
Air raid sirens sounded multiple times in northern Israeli cities recently amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, despite a three-week ceasefire. The Israeli army announced it had targeted Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon the previous night.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a communiqué stating that it has prepared prisoner-of-war camps as part of its operational and defensive plans to confront potential ground operations by enemies.
