Reactions and statements from the international community
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares accused Israel of violating international law by carrying out airstrikes on Lebanon after a newly brokered two-week ceasefire. Additionally, Albares announced that Spain would reopen its embassy in Tehran.
France’s Foreign Minister, Barrot, strongly condemned Israel’s strikes in Lebanon and called for Lebanon to be included in any ceasefire agreement.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned violations of the Middle East ceasefire and stated that the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a "vital interest" for Italy and the European Union. She emphasized the need to pursue peace with determination.
Tucker Carlson questioned why the United States, as the world's strongest military power, was unable to compel Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that the incident has humiliated the U.S. and poses dangers due to perceptions of weakened power.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on the fortieth day since the killing of Ali Khamenei, asserting that his death has been as impactful as his life in advancing the Islamic Revolution. The statement emphasizes the continuation of revolutionary ideals and the end of regional imperialism.
On the fortieth day following the death of Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement asserting that his legacy will continue to advance the goals of the Islamic Republic in areas such as "resistance," "independence," and "justice."
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot strongly condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon and called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease supporting groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, and to open the Strait of Hormuz. He also stated that Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement for the Iran war and that Iran must abandon its nuclear weapons program and stop using drones and missiles.
The United States has declared the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a key condition for a ceasefire, but reports indicate that oil tanker traffic through the strait has ceased following Israel's attack on Lebanon.
Mohammad Akrami-Nia, the spokesman for the Islamic Republic's army, stated on the IRIB News Network that the United States, particularly under Trump's leadership, has demonstrated a lack of trustworthiness. He added that despite previous negotiations, Iran hopes the U.S. will reconsider its stance due to the consequences it has faced.
On April 9, 2026, the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the designation of alternative routes for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz due to "wartime conditions" and the potential presence of anti-ship mines along the main passage route.
Within 24 hours of a "temporary ceasefire" announcement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the continuation of U.S. military presence around Iran by posting a message on Truth Social.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz must remain toll-free and the freedoms of the high seas cannot be unilaterally restricted. She also called for the inclusion of Lebanon in any ceasefire agreement.
