Reactions and statements from the international community
Since the ceasefire began, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have reported eliminating more than 350 Hezbollah terrorists and striking over 1,100 targets in southern Lebanon.
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Seoul denied Iranian involvement in the attack on a South Korean ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which has garnered significant media and international attention.
The deputy commander of the Bandar Abbas maritime police base announced the detection and destruction of a six-kilometer-long smuggled fuel transfer pipeline, which was buried under sand and seawater to transfer fuel from the coast to vessels at sea.
The U.S. Department of State announced through its "Rewards for Justice" program that it will pay up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its Quds Force, which finance external activities through the sale of sanctioned Iranian oil and front companies. The program specifically names Wang Shaoyun, a Chinese national, and Mahmoud Rashid Amer Al-Habsi, an Omani national, for their roles in orchestrating the sale and transfer of sanctioned Iranian oil to refineries and Chinese state-owned companies.
The Tehran IRGC has announced the "Heavenly Union Ceremony for Self-Sacrificing Couples," where bride and groom will travel through the city in flower-decorated military jeeps, symbolizing the militarization of wedding ceremonies in Iran amid economic and social hardships.
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 12 individuals and entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for their role in facilitating the sale and transfer of Iranian oil to China.
On January 15, 2026, President Trump targeted the financial network of the IRGC, announcing a $15 million reward through the "Rewards for Justice" program for disrupting the IRGC's financial networks and money laundering mechanisms. The Trump administration also sanctioned 12 individuals and entities involved in oil sales to China.
The U.S. Department of State has offered rewards of up to $15 million through its "Rewards for Justice" program for information leading to the disruption of financial mechanisms of the IRGC and its branches. On the same day, the U.S. government imposed new sanctions on three individuals and nine entities, including four in Hong Kong, four in the United Arab Emirates, and one in Oman.
In an interview, former President Donald Trump described the current ceasefire in the conflict with Iran as having only a "one percent" chance of survival, likening it to a moribund state sustained by artificial means. Jason Brodsky, Policy Director of United Against Nuclear Iran, discussed ongoing speculation about whether Trump will pursue diplomatic or military solutions to the Iran issue.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned 12 individuals and entities, including officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and companies in Hong Kong, Dubai, Oman, and Sharjah, for their role in the sale and transfer of Iranian oil to China. Among those sanctioned are Ahmad Mohammadi-Zadeh, Samad Fathi Salami, and Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Gahi, along with several shell companies used to conceal the IRGC's activities.
CBS News, citing American officials, reported that Pakistan has unofficially allowed some of Iran's military aircraft to be stationed at its airports, potentially shielding them from U.S. airstrikes. Additionally, Iran has transferred some of its civilian aircraft to Afghanistan, though it is unclear if any military aircraft are included.
On Monday, Axios reported that a security meeting is set to be held at the White House, where U.S. President Donald Trump and top officials including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will discuss potential next steps regarding Iran, including the possibility of returning to military action.
