Reactions and statements from the international community
On [DATE], the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran's control indefinitely.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the American government to abandon "totalitarianism" and respect Iran's rights, suggesting that this could lead to finding ways to reach an agreement. He also commended the negotiating team, particularly Mr. Dr. Qalibaf.
Shahram Irani, commander of the Navy of the Islamic Republic's Army, dismissed President Trump's threats of a naval blockade as "ridiculous and laughable" in light of the United States' military setbacks. He also stated that the Navy of the Islamic Republic's Army is monitoring and surveilling all US military movements in the region.
During a visit to Israeli military forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces have neutralized the threat of attack from Hezbollah. The visit comes as a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States remains in place, though Lebanon has not been included in the agreement.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stated on April 12 in Tehran that Iran will not be affected by threats related to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump and warned of reciprocal military action if attacked.
The British government announced it will not participate in the U.S.-led siege of the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized its preference for a diplomatic solution and regional cooperation to reduce tensions.
Mehdi Mahdavi-Azadi, in the "Cheshmandaz" program, states that the Iranian government's inflexibility in negotiations with the United States has reinstated a war atmosphere over Iran and diminished the strategic leverage of potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz.
On Sunday, a British government spokesperson announced that Britain is collaborating with France and other nations to form a "broad coalition" to ensure the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need to protect global economic interests. The spokesperson stated that the coalition aims to prevent the imposition of tolls on the strait and is working urgently to establish this partnership.
President Donald Trump of the United States ordered the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and stated that any Iranian force firing upon American forces or civilian ships will be destroyed.
Mahmoud Nabavian, an Iranian parliament member and part of the Islamic Republic's delegation to Pakistan, told Fars News Agency that the United States and Iran had serious disagreements on three key issues: joint sharing of interests in the Strait of Hormuz, removing 60 percent enriched uranium from Iran, and restricting Iran's enrichment rights for 20 years.
The British government announced it will not join the U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and is working with France and other partners to form a coalition to protect freedom of navigation. A British spokesperson stated that the Strait of Hormuz should not be subject to tolls or passage fees.
Farzin Nadimi, a senior researcher on defense and security affairs, states that the United States has not officially declared a naval blockade against any country since World War II, indicating a new and formal phase of conflict with Iran.
