Reactions and statements from the international community
Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad in the coming days before the ceasefire ends, according to two Pakistani officials.
President Donald Trump of the United States stated that any vessels of the Islamic Republic approaching the U.S. naval blockade will be immediately destroyed. Samira Qoraei reported this for Iran International.
On Monday, the United States military initiated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz at the order of President Donald Trump. Maye’ad Maleki, former head of the sanctions targeting office at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, analyzed the economic impact of this action on Iran.
Simultaneously with the announcement of the US plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil price has risen above $100 per barrel. Maryam Rahmati, a reporter for Iran International, reports this development.
South Korea's state news agency Yonhap reports that the country's government provided the Iranian regime with information about South Korean ships in the Strait of Hormuz during consultations with Tehran regarding ship safety issues. Currently, 26 South Korean ships and 173 crew members are trapped in the region.
Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, stated that India is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and prioritizing dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation. Approximately 15 Indian-flagged ships are currently stranded in the region, and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is working with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure their safe return.
Richard Marles, Australia's Minister of Defence, stated that Canberra is engaged in consultations and close cooperation with partners regarding developments in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that suitable conditions for Australia to play its role are not currently in place, and the situation remains highly uncertain.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated hours after the initiation of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking a deal and that contacts have been established between Iran and the United States through appropriate intermediaries. Trump also indicated that Iran will soon compromise on its nuclear program.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced at the "Semaphor Global Economy" forum in Washington that oil prices will likely remain high or increase until significant shipping traffic resumes through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming weeks.
According to @Polymarket, the likelihood of the U.S. lifting its naval blockade against Iran is now down to 35%. The Islamic regime in Iran continues to antagonize other countries.
Ship tracking data from the "Marine Traffic" system shows that two vessels, the oil tanker "Rich Starry" and another vessel named "Ostria," changed course in the Strait of Hormuz upon the implementation of a U.S. blockade. The U.S. Central Command has specified that the blockade will extend to the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Sea, warning that unauthorized vessels may be seized or confiscated.
Trump administration officials are considering another meeting with Iranian negotiators before the current ceasefire ends, with potential dates and locations being reviewed, according to CNN.
