Reactions and statements from the international community
Tasnim reports that Iran’s IRGC maintains its stance and will not participate in talks in Islamabad until key obstacles, including the U.S. naval blockade, are resolved.
President Donald Trump stated that extending the ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran would be "highly unlikely" if no agreement is reached, and announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until a final agreement is in place. Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan on Monday to resume negotiations, which are scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
The ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and Israel is on the verge of ending, potentially leading to significant changes in Iran's future. The @ايران اينترنشنال (Iran International) program invites internet users in Iran to share their opinions on whether the Islamic Republic will surrender or escalate towards war.
Golsha Ghamari and Armin Navabi discussed on their livestream "Iran Revolution Live" the potential collapse of the Islamic Republic's leadership layers, with Ghalibaf's inability to guarantee unconditional surrender potentially leading to further leadership changes. They also highlighted the suffering of political prisoners and the desire for a transition to a secular democracy under HRH Reza Pahlavi.
President Trump stated that it is highly unlikely he will extend the current ceasefire with Iran, which expires tomorrow, unless a deal is reached. As a result, Iranian exports will be blocked until further notice.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated it is "highly unlikely" that the two-week ceasefire with Iran will be extended if a deal is not reached by the current deadline. Bloomberg.
The US-Iran ceasefire deal is set to expire in 26 hours with no new agreement reached yet.
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump denied in a social media message that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had pressured him into war with Iran, stating that the October 7 Hamas attack and his long-standing opposition to Iran's nuclear program were the reasons for U.S. military actions. At the end of his message, Trump urged the new leaders of Iran to pursue a prosperous future, suggesting regime change would be beneficial.
President Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed for Iran until a deal is finalized.
Ezzatollah Zarghami, former Minister of Cultural Heritage and member of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace, claimed on the X network that Mojtaba Khamenei, leader of the Islamic Republic, is in "complete health" but releasing his voice and image is not advisable for security reasons.
Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that despite claims by former President Trump that the American negotiating team is en route to Pakistan, the Islamic Republic remains unwilling to participate in negotiations until certain preconditions are met, including the resolution of the maritime blockade issue and reduction of "excessive demands" from the U.S.
Since the commencement of the blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, U.S. forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to an Iranian port, according to CENTCOM.
