Reactions and statements from the international community
Lebanese Prime Minister Salam met with U.S. Ambassador Issa in Beirut today to discuss stabilizing the ceasefire and advancing negotiations with Israel.
Mohsen Qomi, Deputy for International Communications of the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Republic, stated that Mojtaba Khamenei, despite sustaining an injury, is now fully healthy and actively managing affairs and overseeing negotiations.
Iran's two-month conflict, coupled with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and increased air transportation costs, has made it more difficult and expensive for Dubai restaurants to source imported food items, leading to a 27 percent decrease in demand and a 13 percent increase in sourcing costs, according to a Reuters report.
Two months after the start of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, blocking 20 percent of the world's oil and gas resources and causing a global energy crisis. On May 10, Iran threatened "prolonged and painful strikes" if the U.S. resumes attacks or claims ownership over the strait, complicating efforts to form a coalition to reopen it.
Anwar Gargash, advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, stated that due to the Islamic Republic's attacks on Gulf countries, no unilateral arrangements with Iran can be considered reliable. He stressed that international law and the collective will of the international community must ensure the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for regional stability and the global economy.
Anwar Gargash, Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, stated that international law and the will of the international community must guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for regional stability and rejecting unilateral arrangements by Iran due to its "widespread aggression."
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as "key" and warning that any disruption could have negative consequences for global economic growth.
On May 1, 2025, in the early hours of Friday, residents of various areas in Tehran, including Javadieh, Manyrieh, Falah, Naziabad, and Shahr-e Rey, reported hearing drone sounds followed by explosions and anti-aircraft fire. Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that the sounds were related to defensive measures against small and reconnaissance drones over the capital.
In a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council, Iran's Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani responded to protest letters from Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, accusing these countries of participating in aggression against Iran by allowing attacks from their territories and stating that Iran's retaliatory strikes are a legitimate right of self-defense.
Mohsen Qomi, Deputy for International Communications of the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Republic, dismissed comments about the health status of Mojtaba Khamenei as "an enemy ploy for rumor-mongering" and confirmed that Khamenei was injured during an attack where other residents were killed.
Israel has sent advanced defense systems, including the "Spectro" detection system and a version of the "Iron Beam" laser, to the United Arab Emirates to protect the country from Iranian missile and drone attacks. The systems, along with "Iron Dome," are being operated with the assistance of dozens of Israeli military personnel.
Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, stated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been correctly designated as a terrorist group in Canada, and its members are not permitted entry into the country. This statement was made following the deportation of Mehdi Taj and his delegation from Vancouver during their trip to attend the FIFA Congress.
