Reactions and statements from the international community
On Thursday, May 3, 1405 (April 23, 2026), Reuters reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran intensified its control over the Strait of Hormuz following the cessation of U.S. military attacks, while tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high.
Alireza Nadali, spokesperson for the Tehran City Council, stated that any decision to name streets after Ali Khamenei would require prior approval from the office of the former leader of the Islamic Republic and guidance from that office.
At a press conference in Berlin, Prince Reza Pahlavi stated that Europe will continue to face threats from the Islamic Republic as long as it remains in power, and urged Europe to listen to the demands of Iranians in exile rather than negotiating with the current regime.
The Islamic regime in Iran announced that Tehran has received its first official revenue from transit tolls imposed on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Deputy Chairman of Iran's Parliamentary Stable announced the first deposit of revenue from extortion in the Strait of Hormuz into the Central Bank's account, despite the country's economic collapse.
Fatih Birol, Director General of the International Energy Agency, described the current situation as "the greatest threat to energy security" in history, citing the blockage of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following the war between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States and Israel.
Alireza Abbasi, a representative of Karaj in the Iranian parliament, stated that any negotiations must be limited to compensation payments and management of the Strait of Hormuz, and stressed that the nuclear issue should be removed from the agenda. He also warned that negotiators must not engage in deceptive tactics and should demonstrate resolve, implying that Trump understands only the language of power.
The UK Ministry of Defence announced the deployment of mine countermeasures vessels and military divers to the Strait of Hormuz as part of a multinational mission to conduct potential mine clearance operations.
Panama's Foreign Ministry condemned the seizure of the ship MSC Francesca, flying Panama's flag, by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 21, describing it as an illegal act that violates international laws and threatens maritime security.
The UK Ministry of Defence announced that military divers are prepared to conduct mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, as part of efforts to secure the strategic waterway. Officials from the UK and France have called for the immediate, unconditional, and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global trade and energy security, and are planning a multinational defense mission involving more than 30 countries.
The British Ministry of Defence announced that military divers trained in mine neutralization and clearance are preparing to conduct operations in the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, alongside unmanned systems.
The UK Ministry of Defence announced on January 15, 2026, that it is preparing military divers and Royal Navy specialists for potential mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside unmanned systems and advanced mine-detection technologies, in response to escalating tensions.
