Reactions and statements from the international community
CENTCOM, the U.S. Central Command, posted on the social network X, stating that the Iranian regime may attempt to conceal its missile launchers, but U.S. forces will continue searching and will destroy them when located.
President Donald Trump issued a warning that the United States will strike Iran with unprecedented force if Iran impedes oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to cause extensive damage to Iranian assets.
The U.S. Air Force conducted Operations Epic Fury and Lion's Roar, destroying or burying most of the IRGC's ballistic missiles in heavily fortified bases across Iran. nightly airstrikes by B-1B, B-52H, and B-2A bombers have rendered these missile bases ineffective.
Ali-Mohammad Naini, the spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, on Monday rejected Donald Trump's remarks and claimed that Iran's missile launches have increased in volume and are greater than before. Naini also stated that commercial and American ships are not passing through the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to Trump's assertions.
Following the bombing of fuel tanks around Shahrara, citizens in Tehran reported dark droplets on cars and clothing, sparking rumors of acid rain, though no laboratory confirmation has been provided. Doctors advise residents to stay indoors, keep windows closed, and use filtered masks if外出。
During a press conference, President Trump was questioned about reports suggesting Iran used Tomahawk missiles to bomb an elementary school on the first day of the war. Trump responded that he was not certain about the reports and stated they were under investigation, noting that other nations also possess Tomahawk missiles.
President Trump expressed disappointment over Iran's selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader, stating it would likely lead to continued problems for the country.
At a press conference following the Congressional Republicans' convention, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the major threat from the Iranian regime had ended three days prior but that the military campaign would continue beyond that week. Trump expressed disappointment over the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader and emphasized the need for internal action within Iran.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that any Arab or European country expelling the ambassadors of Israel and the United States will be granted full authority and freedom to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz starting that day.
Following the announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei's succession, a video shows Hamid Resaei, a hardline member of Iran's parliament, stating that it is impossible to select Mojtaba Khamenei due to a lack of leadership qualifications.
Kazem Gharibabadi, the Legal Deputy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that the first condition for accepting a ceasefire is "stopping the aggression," following contacts from several countries including France, China, and Russia regarding a potential ceasefire.
Danny Danon, Israel's representative to the United Nations, stated that the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the leader of the Islamic Republic means continuing the same previous path, ideology, and policies, and warned that anyone pursuing this ideology against Israel will become a target.
