Reactions and statements from the international community
CBS News reporter Matt Gutman demonstrated near Tel Aviv, Israel, the fuel tank of a missile fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), highlighting its capability to disperse explosives over a wide area, intended to harm civilian populations.
The Israeli Air Force struck six Iranian military airbases overnight, destroying multiple aircraft including attack helicopters and IRGC Quds Force planes, as well as damaging runways, detection systems, and air defenses.
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, described the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader of the Islamic Republic as a "major mistake" and did not rule out the possibility of seizing Iran's oil, though he noted it was too early to discuss such actions, which could strain relations with China.
Mojtaba Khamenei, who was previously known as "Hujjat al-Islam," was swiftly elevated to the title of "Ayatollah" upon assuming leadership, mirroring the title change of his father in 1989.
German Chancellor Merz called for the end of the Iranian Mullah regime, stating that it is up to the regime and the Revolutionary Guards to stop hostilities. Until then, Merz indicated that Israel and the United States will continue their defensive actions against Iran.
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq sent a letter congratulating Mojtaba Khamenei on his election as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, wishing him success in leading the country, despite recent tensions and attacks by Iran on regional neighbors.
In an interview with the New York Post on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader of the Islamic Republic regime following his father's death. Trump described Mojtaba Khamenei as a "weak" individual and stated that he is not acceptable to the United States.
On September 3, 2026, Iran fired missiles at NATO member Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean, which were intercepted by a US destroyer. The US and Israeli air forces are intensifying their daily strikes on Iranian military sites, now focusing on underground bunkers and oil infrastructure, with support from British bases.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as the leader of the Islamic Republic but stated that no decision has been made regarding the deployment of ground forces to Iran, during an interview with The New Yorker.
Nada Al-Nashif, the UN Assistant High Commissioner for Human Rights, called on Monday for an "immediate and comprehensive investigation" into the deadly attack on an elementary school in Minab during her speech to the Human Rights Council in Geneva. She also cited the Iranian Red Crescent, which reported that more than 65 schools in Iran have been "damaged or destroyed" by airstrikes in less than two weeks.
CENTCOM announced that U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) offer unmatched deep-strike capability in combat operations against the Iranian regime.
A video obtained by Iran International shows a large plume of smoke rising from Imam Hussein University, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and includes facilities for officer training.
