Reactions and statements from the international community
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes against Hezbollah-linked targets in southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warnings to civilians in the area. This action follows ongoing tensions along Israel's northern border.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the government, met with Ahmadreza Radan and Faraja commanders to discuss providing equipment and rebuilding damaged centers to enhance Faraja's operational and support capabilities. Pezeshkian noted Faraja's effective role in internal security despite resource limitations and acknowledged that police facilities were targeted during the war with America and Israel.
The Office of the President of South Korea strongly condemned the attack on a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, where unidentified aerial objects struck the vessel, causing a fire in the engine room. Seoul officials stated that the ship had committed no maritime violations and that the attack on a civilian commercial vessel is unjustifiable, increasing international pressure on the Islamic Republic regime.
U.S. President Trump condemned the Islamic Republic's response to America as "completely unacceptable," while Tasnim, the news agency affiliated with the IRGC, cited an informed source stating that Tehran does not draft plans to appease Trump.
Ali Khazaei, a representative of Varamin in the Iranian parliament, stated that vessels, particularly those of the United States and its allies, will no longer be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission from the Islamic Republic, signaling a shift in maritime policy.
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that Tehran's proposal to end the war with the United States was reasonable and beneficial for regional and global welfare, criticizing Washington for insisting on unreasonable demands. Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump had described Iran's proposal as "unacceptable."
Abbas Moghtadaei, Deputy Chairman of the Parliament's National Security Commission, warned that the United States will face a "heavy price" if it continues to pursue actions against the interests of the Islamic Republic, and threatened potential retaliation in American cities. He also stated that the Islamic Republic's armed forces will take "intelligent management" of the Strait of Hormuz and may impose tolls on ship passage if necessary.
On Monday, May 11, the Tasnim News Agency reported that an Iraqi oil tanker named "Agos Fanourios 1" carrying Iraqi crude oil was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and is now in the Sea of Oman en route to Vietnam. Reuters reported that the passage was approved by the Islamic Republic as a confidence-building measure with Qatar and Pakistan, which have been mediating in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
The South Korean cargo vessel HMM NAMU was targeted by the IRGC Navy using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in the Strait of Hormuz last week, resulting in damage to its aft fuel tank. The ship was subsequently towed to Dubai.
Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on Sunday that the VLCC tanker "Aquavius Fanorius 1," carrying Iraqi crude oil, passed through the Strait of Hormuz with coordination from Tehran and following the designated route set by the Islamic Republic.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the destruction of four Hamas tunnels in southern Gaza, totaling approximately 4 km in length. One of the tunnels had been used to hold hostages and contained rooms for senior Khan Younis Brigade commanders, all located on the Israeli side of the ceasefire line.
On Sunday, May 10, 2025, Mehdi Taj, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Football Federation, addressed FIFA and the 2026 World Cup host countries, stating that Iranian players and technical staff who have completed their military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps must receive visas without any issues.
