Reactions and statements from the international community
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released images of American fighter jets in the region and stated that hundreds of military aircraft are continuing to deploy combat power against the Iranian regime as part of Operation "Epic Wrath."
Belgian MEP Assita Kanko announced that the EU has recently decided to add the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of designated terrorist organizations.
Ursula von der Leyen received a community note on her post praising nuclear energy after readers highlighted her past vote to shut down all of Germany's nuclear power plants.
Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and member of the Expediency Discernment Council, threatened action against oil-carrying ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any American movement would result in a severe response from Iran.
The Islamist regime in Tehran has bombed its neighboring countries, straining relations across the Middle East following internal unrest against the regime. Affected countries include Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.
Hezbollah, an Iran-backed paramilitary group in Lebanon, launched dozens of missiles toward northern Israel on Wednesday, prompting Israel to conduct airstrikes in the Dahiyeh area of southern Beirut. This action marks the end of the ceasefire that had been in place since the October 7 attacks.
The Sepah Bank data center in Iran, a crucial financial hub for the IRGC, was destroyed in a joint attack by the United States and Israel.
Israel Defense Minister Katz stated that the surviving Iranian leadership is hiding in tunnels, directing attacks on civilians and children in Israel and the region. He added that hospitals in Iran are overflowing with the bodies of Revolutionary Guards and Basij members, and that the operation, led by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, will continue until all goals are achieved.
On Wednesday evening, the Israeli army announced that its security institutions identified Iranian forces operating at IRGC headquarters in Tehran and launched airstrikes, targeting the IRGC Air Force command centers, Imam Hussein University complex, and sites for missile storage and production.
The British network "GB News" reported on properties owned by Mojtaba Khamenei in north and west London, specifically on "Bishops Avenue" and in the Kensington area, suggesting some houses are vacant and abandoned. The network also noted calls for the British government to investigate and potentially seize these properties.
Huge explosions were reported today following airstrikes on Iranian ballistic missile depots in the mountains northwest of Tehran.
The state-run Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that Israeli drones are targeting checkpoints in Tehran.
