Reactions and statements from the international community
Emirati Mirage 2000-9EADs aircraft bombed Iranian oil refineries on Siri and Lavan islands this morning, aiming to undermine the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between Iran and the United States. #OperationEmiratesFury
The United Arab Emirates failed to seize the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb near the Strait of Hormuz as part of their objective during the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between Iran and the United States. These islands were central to the UAE's efforts to gain full control over the Strait of Hormuz during a potential U.S.-led offensive against Iran.
The Bahá’í International Community announced that Bahá’í prisoner Borna Na’imi, arrested on March 10, 2026, in Kerman, has been subjected to torture including mock executions and electric shocks to extract forced confessions linking him and his cousin Peyman Na’imi to the killing of Basij forces during protests, despite a lack of evidence and alibi.
On Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates demanded that Iran compensate for damages caused by its attacks on the Persian Gulf and sought clarification on how a ceasefire would ensure the cessation of hostilities and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE also recalled its ambassador from Iran and closed its embassy there in response to the attacks.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the U.S. has not accepted Iran's imposition of tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the priority of maintaining free and unrestricted navigation. President Trump has not agreed to Iran collecting these fees.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for Lebanon's inclusion in a ceasefire and condemned Israel's latest attacks on Lebanon as a violation of international law, urging the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated that the Islamic Republic’s 10-Point Proposal is a "workable basis for negotiation," but three clauses have already been violated: non-compliance with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the destruction of a drone in Lar, Fars Province, and the denial of Iran’s right to enrichment.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that a bilateral ceasefire or talks are "unreasonable in the current situation,"拒绝了谈判和停火的呼吁。
The spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the country aims to clarify the details of the temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure Iran's adherence to ceasing attacks and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesperson also emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to counter Iran's nuclear and military capabilities, as well as its regional proxy groups, and called for compensation for damages inflicted by Iran on the UAE.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump has rejected the Islamic Republic of Iran's public list of conditions for ending the war, stating that the actual negotiation plan is "completely different" from what Tehran has released. Caroline Leavitt, the White House spokesperson, described Iran's initial proposal as "fundamentally unserious" and emphasized that private negotiations involve a different set of terms.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, announced on X that the conditions for a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States are "clear and explicit," stating that Washington must choose between adhering to the ceasefire or continuing the war through Israel. He also referenced the situation in Lebanon, warning that the world is watching to see if the U.S. will fulfill its commitments.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on April 10, 2026, that Iran and the U.S., along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, including in Lebanon. Sharif invited delegations from both countries to Islamabad for further negotiations to settle disputes and achieve sustainable peace.
