Reactions and statements from the international community
On Saturday, April 29, the spokesperson for the Central Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be tightly controlled until the United States ensures unrestricted movement of vessels to and from Iran.
Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, announced that officials of the Islamic Republic have not agreed to participate in the next round of negotiations with the U.S., citing the continuation of the maritime blockade and excessive American demands. This decision was conveyed to U.S. officials through a Pakistani intermediary.
The IRGC Khatam Al Anbia Headquarters spokesperson announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on [current date].
Israel's Channel 11 television reported that the United States has delivered a draft memorandum of understanding directly to Mojtaba Khamenei, the Islamic Republic's deputy leader, according to a report by Iran International correspondent Ashkan Safaei.
Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i, head of the Iranian judiciary, stated that those responsible for "all kinds of war crimes" during the recent conflict must face legal consequences and pay compensation for damages inflicted on Iran.
The spokesperson for the Central Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters announced on Friday that due to "U.S. bad faith" and the continuation of the maritime blockade, control of the Strait of Hormuz has reverted to strict management by the Iranian armed forces.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that if no agreement is reached by Wednesday, the current ceasefire will not be extended, warning that the U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports will continue and that air strikes may resume.
On April 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, that no money will be exchanged as part of the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Iran. Trump emphasized that the negotiations must progress quickly and that the U.S. aims to "remove the nuclear dust" from Iran, while Iran has declared it will not transfer its highly enriched uranium.
Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i, the Head of the Judiciary in Iran, stated that enemies must pay war reparations and be punished, emphasizing the need to pursue those responsible for war crimes both inside and outside the country. He called for coordinated efforts from the Prosecutor General, Deputy for International Affairs, Secretary of the Human Rights Committee, and the Head of the Bar Association to fulfill these rights.
Supporters and officials of the Islamic Republic, who had claimed victory despite incurring heavy costs and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, were shocked by a tweet from Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announcing the reopening and free passage through the strait.
Reza Talae'ini, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open only in a limited and conditional manner under the current ceasefire and warned that conditions will revert if pressure continues on Lebanon. He also threatened military action if diplomatic efforts are deemed deceptive.
On April 18, 2025, Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, but warned it may close the waterway again if the U.S. continues to blockade Iranian ports. Ship tracking data showed most vessels turned back from Friday afternoon until early Saturday, though the reason remains unclear.
