Reactions and statements from the international community
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on the social network X that he had spoken with Masoud Pezeshkian, Head of Government of the Islamic Republic, calling for "full respect for the ceasefire, including in Lebanon."
Rasul Sanaei Rad, the ideological and political deputy of Khamenei's office, stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has placed the United States and its allies in a difficult position, with some countries now seeking engagement with the Islamic Republic to address their challenges in the strait. He emphasized that both military commanders and diplomats require the support of national will to achieve the regime's objectives.
The President of the United States announced that the U.S. military has commenced demining and clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened to take "harsh action" if an American warship passes through the strait.
Hossein Alizadeh, an international affairs analyst, stated that the Islamic Republic has introduced a new proposal in negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Alizadeh also noted that the United States desires joint management of the region.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on Sunday that smoke observed in the southern areas of Tehran was due to testing, startup, and cleaning operations at the Tehran oil refinery and storage facility, which they stated is now under control.
Shipping data shows that three very large crude carriers, including the Liberian-flagged "Serifos" and Chinese-flagged "Cusperly Lake" and "He Rong Hai," passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the first tanker departures from the Persian Gulf since the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States.
After the failure of negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic, U.S. President Donald Trump reposted a link on Truth Social suggesting a naval blockade as a pressure tactic against Iran. Trump did not provide his own commentary but reposting the item is seen as his public reaction to the stalled talks.
President of the United States Donald Trump reposted an article on Truth Social titled "The Trump Card Trump Has If Iran Doesn't Surrender: Naval Blockade," which discusses the possibility of implementing a naval blockade in the Persian Gulf to pressure Iran economically if it does not accept the U.S.' final proposal. The article mentions the presence of U.S. aircraft carriers, including the USS Gerald Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln, in the region.
The United States and the Islamic regime of Iran held negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, which were largely seen as a theatrical move; while the U.S. continued its military buildup, preparing for further operations against Iran. These negotiations ultimately provided no resolution, with both sides facing significant challenges ahead.
The Economist reported that Iran is earning billions annually by collecting tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, effectively transforming it into a controlled passage. Prior to the ceasefire, the number of ships transiting the strait dropped to about 11 per day, down from around 125 per day before the conflict, according to shipbroker Clarksons.
CNN reported, citing an unnamed security source from the Islamic Republic, that Iran will maintain the current status of the Strait of Hormuz until a "common framework" is agreed upon with the United States, warning that the strait may remain closed if U.S. negotiators do not adopt a "realistic perspective."
Senior members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including the Air Force, Navy, and Quds Force, have entered Pakistan to provide consultation to the Islamic Republic's negotiating delegation, arriving today at Nur Khan Air Base on the outskirts of Islamabad. Flight tracking data shows at least one aircraft from Pouya Air, a company sanctioned by the U.S. government for ties to the IRGC, landed at Nur Khan Base.
