Reactions and statements from the international community
President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire with the Islamic Republic of Iran, while the U.S. continues its naval blockade of the country.
Fox News reported that internal power struggles between the IRGC and top political officials in Iran have intensified, with the IRGC effectively taking control of decision-making processes and halting negotiations, leading to signs of financial collapse and economic pressure on the regime.
A container ship was targeted by gunfire from Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman at 03:55 local time on Wednesday, resulting in heavy damage. The ship was exiting the strait and attempting to bypass imposed restrictions.
Mehdi Mohammadi, an advisor to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, initially called for a military response to the U.S. naval blockade but was quickly contradicted by Tasnim News Agency, which stated that Mohammadi's comments do not reflect Ghalibaf's position, highlighting internal divisions within the Iranian regime.
The European Commission presented an emergency package to address the energy crisis in Europe following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Lily Nikfar, a reporter for Iran International, reported the news.
Eyal Zamir, Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, announced that the IDF remains in full alert and is prepared to resume combat operations across all fronts, including in Iran and Lebanon, amid fragile ceasefires.
The British Maritime Trade Operations reported that an IRGC boat, 28 kilometers off the northeast coast of Oman, approached a container ship without warning and opened fire.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated in a statement that its attacks on regional countries prompted the U.S. military withdrawal from the conflict and announced the deployment of new military equipment in preparation for a potential renewed war with the United States.
A cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, 8 nautical miles west of Iran, according to UKMTO. The vessel was forced to stop but the crew remains safe with no damage reported.
On January 12, 2026, Iranian forces attacked two MSC container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging one vessel's bridge severely; both ships are now stopped off the coast of Iran.
On Monday morning, a cargo ship was targeted by gunfire 14 kilometers west of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK's Maritime Trade Operations center. The ship is now stationary, but all crew members are reported safe.
An Iranian navy gunboat attacked a shipping container ship near the Strait of Hormuz today, causing significant damage to the vessel.
