Reactions and statements from the international community
Bahrain's draft resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council failed to gain approval after Russia and China vetoed it; the resolution was supported by the United States and Gulf Arab countries.
A citizen claiming to be the son of an IRGC Guardsman stated that IRGC members do not care about their families or the country, saying, "his head is bowed low."
Jean-Noël Barrot, France's Foreign Minister, expressed hope that Donald Trump will not follow through on recent threats against Iran, warning that such actions could lead to increased global tension. In an interview with France 2, Barrot stated that destroying Iran would be "particularly dangerous" and compared it to previous ultimatums issued during the conflict.
U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. forces launched one-way attack drones into Iran overnight as part of Operation Epic Fury, with hundreds of drones now integrated into offensive and defensive operations across air, sea, undersea, and ground domains, according to CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested that U.S. President Donald Trump extend the deadline for Iran to reach a deal by two weeks, urging Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and all warring parties to observe a ceasefire during this period to facilitate diplomatic efforts.
According to Polymarket, the likelihood of a leadership change in Iran this year has surged to 62% following intensified discussions about potential U.S. military intervention, including a recent ultimatum from former President Trump that expires in 6 hours.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted a strike on a gated bridge controlled by the IRGC Khatam Al Anbia, located approximately 20 kilometers west of Tehran. The bridge, which is not used by civilians, provides direct access to the Garmdarreh Missile Site.
Iran’s UN envoy stated that former US President Trump’s threats against Iran constitute "incitement to war crimes and potentially genocide." The envoy also declared that Tehran will respond proportionally if attacked.
The Israeli army announced that it targeted the most important production site for sonar systems and subsurface detection systems in Shiraz, and in a separate operation in Karaj, a central site for the production of sea cruise missile systems and air defense systems was also attacked.
On April 8, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, while in Hungary, warned that the U.S. has additional military tools it has not yet decided to use against Iran if the country does not change its behavior. Vance did not provide further details about these potential actions.
Last night, U.S. forces launched one-way attack drones into Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, marking the continued integration of low-cost aerial drones in combat operations against Iran that began a month ago. Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, announced that hundreds of U.S. drones are now operating in various environments to support military objectives against Iran.
The Maritime Joint Information Center stated that the threat level in the Middle East maritime region is critical, citing approximately 30 maritime incidents against commercial vessels and maritime infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman from February 28 to April 7.
