Reactions and statements from the international community
Gulf countries are exploring the creation of new oil export routes, including a land corridor through the port of Haifa in Israel to the Mediterranean Sea, to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by i24 News Agency.
Sirens were activated in central Iran after a launch was detected heading towards the region; residents are evacuating to shelters, with the incident occurring around 2 AM.
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the spokesperson of the Central Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters in Iran issued a statement threatening to continue conflicts until the "complete surrender" of the United States and Israel, asserting that the Islamic Republic will use its "extensive and strategic capabilities" to ensure the opposing parties' "humiliation and permanent remorse."
In the fifth week of the conflict between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic, Iranian domestic media reported explosions and the activation of air defense systems in Mashhad on April 2, 2026, near the city's airport, with some reports indicating damage to an oil storage tank and smoke in the sky.
On January 15, 2026, Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated in a message on the State Department’s account in Farsi that the mission since the beginning has been to permanently eliminate the Iranian threat, ensuring Iran cannot acquire nuclear weapons.
The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President, Delcy Rodríguez.
At around 5:10 AM on an unspecified date, three to four missiles were launched in Ahvaz, followed by an explosion heard at 5:45 AM. At 7:40 AM, another missile was launched from Prophet's Seal 101 Missile Base in Vilashahr, east of Najafabad.
As of the latest update, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has been in isolation for 34 days, 1 hour, and 45 minutes, according to unofficial sources tracking his absence from public appearances related to the ongoing Iranian revolution and unrest.
A six-minute video received by @Vahid Online shows secondary explosions and the launch of fiery debris into surrounding areas following an attack on the Khordad 15 missile site in Baharestan, Isfahan, at 18:20 on Wednesday, 12 Farvardin.
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed Liberty University, emphasizing the Islamic Republic's role as a manifestation of darkness and highlighting the growth of Christianity in Iran despite persecution. He spoke of the underground Christian movement, which now includes over a million believers, and expressed hope for a future where the Gospel can be freely proclaimed across Iran.
Prince Reza Pahlavi, speaking at Liberty University, called on the United States to adopt a clear stance against the Iranian regime, stating that negotiation with a violent system is impossible and urging support for the Iranian people's struggle for change. He warned that backing the current regime ignores the sacrifices made by those demanding an end to the system.
Iran's current president, Hojjatollah Ekhtiari Pezeshkian, remains in office as reports circulate about a potential new regime president, which some suggest could be Mohammadalie Ghalibaf, who is perceived as more radical. There are doubts among observers about the existence of a unified regime capable of requesting a ceasefire.
