Reactions and statements from the international community
Fateme Mohajerani, spokesperson for the Pezeshkian government, stated in an interview that due to the regime's limited financial resources, the government cannot afford to pay the full amount for reconstructing homes destroyed in the war.
Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad Ghalibaf, has condemned what he describes as war crimes committed by Israel and the United States, drawing inspiration from Pope Leo's stance against silence on the killing of innocents.
The term "aghazadeh" refers to the children of Islamic Republic regime figures, mullahs, and IRGC commanders who exploit Western wealth and opportunities, often living secular lifestyles while their parents oppress Iranians. These individuals obtain Western passports and assets, distancing themselves from the regime's actions.
Mustafa Pourmohammadi, head of the Center for Documents of the Islamic Revolution, wrote on X that the tensions at the Strait of Hormuz were "America's own goal" that presented an opportunity for the Islamic Republic to strengthen its position.
Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, stated that no country has the legal right to block the Strait of Hormuz, citing international law that prohibits obstruction of international straits used for maritime passage.
The United States Army initiated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz at 17:30 Tehran time on Monday, halting all maritime traffic to southern Iranian ports except for humanitarian shipments.
Hossein Mohammadi, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned that if the conflict continues, Iran will deploy undisclosed military capabilities and innovative warfare methods that the enemy cannot counter.
On Monday at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, emphasizing that there would be no deal if Iran does not agree to this condition. He also warned that the U.S. would not permit Iran to use the Strait of Hormuz for extortion or threats.
U.S. President Trump announced that any Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vessel approaching the maritime blockade of Iran's ports would be destroyed. In retaliation, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that Iran would attack the ports of regional countries if its port security is threatened.
On Monday at the White House, Donald Trump stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran seeks an agreement but he will not permit any deal that enables Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. Additionally, Trump announced the commencement of a naval blockade of southern Iranian ports.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the highest number since the start of the "foolish closure" of the strait. He previously warned that any fast-attack vessel from the Islamic Republic approaching the U.S. blockade would be "immediately destroyed."
U.S. President Trump announced that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, marking the highest number since Iran imposed a blockade. Trump is set to deliver an unscheduled statement soon.
