Reactions and statements from the international community
Islamic regime Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is permitted for only two weeks and will be managed by the Iranian military.
A senior White House official informed CNN that Israel has agreed to a two-week temporary ceasefire announced by Donald Trump, set to begin hours before Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Israel will halt its bombing campaign during this period while negotiations continue.
The Islamic Regime's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement declaring a historic and crushing defeat for the United States in its "unfair, illegal, and criminal war" against Iran, forcing America to accept Iran's 10-point plan which includes non-aggression, continued control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the removal of sanctions.
The Islamic regime in Iran launched ballistic missiles toward Israel immediately following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire. Video footage shows the interception of one of the missiles over Jerusalem.
Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced the suspension of military action against Iran for two weeks following discussions with Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army. The decision is conditional on Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
A senior White House official informed CNN that Israel is included in a two-week ceasefire announced by the United States and Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 7, 2026, a two-week suspension of bombing and attacks on Iran.
Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that since Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment to leadership, there has been no release of his image or sound, suggesting that his absence may be due to serious health issues rather than security concerns.
Activists inside Iran report that the Fatemiyoun and Hashd al-Shaabi militias, along with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have been carrying out violent crackdowns against protesters in Iran. The posts express criticism of international inaction regarding these events.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the UN Security Council for its inability to vote on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the council failed to act decisively against the Iranian regime's blockade of the strategic waterway.
On Tuesday, April 18, 2026, six explosions were reported near Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, targeting aviation industries, with residents in Tehranpars hearing the blasts.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched low-cost one-way attack drones against targets in Iran during Operation Epic Fury, marking the first real battlefield deployment of such drones.
