Reactions and statements from the international community
Belgian MEP Assita Kanko questions what kind of relations the EU should maintain with regimes that do not respect human rights, noting that the EU has designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
The Prime Minister of Britain announced that military options to secure the Strait of Hormuz have been discussed and reviewed with US President Donald Trump. He also emphasized the need for regional countries to be involved in a ceasefire process with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The article notes that Supreme Leader Khamenei is a Seyed, a direct descendant of Mohammad, which is why he wears a black turban, and highlights that he descends from Arabs, not Persians.
On the eve of negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States in Islamabad, a dispute has emerged among senior Iranian officials over the composition and powers of the negotiating delegation, with Ahmad Vahidi, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, seeking to limit the roles of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi and insisting on the inclusion of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the National Security Commission of the Tavileh Parliament, announced that the passage of any oil tanker owned by or associated with the United States and Israel through the Strait of Hormuz will be "permanently" prohibited.
According to data from the Automatic Identification System on MarineTraffic, fewer than 10 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, more than 48 hours after President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire. This indicates ongoing distrust and instability in a vital energy route.
Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem stated that Israel failed to achieve its military objectives against the resistance, emphasizing that the fighters have thwarted Zionist ambitions and will continue to defend the land until the occupier is expelled.
Three days after the temporary ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, social media users inside the country have shared their views on life post-war, with some expressing worry about the future and others rejoicing in the return to normalcy.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on April 21 that he discussed military options for the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. President Donald Trump during a call the previous night, focusing on military capabilities and ship navigation logistics.
Hezbollah is continuing to launch rockets and drones at Israel without seeking a ceasefire, according to open-source intelligence reports.
Richard Meade, managing editor of Lloyd's List, stated in an interview with Radio Times that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are informally charged approximately $100 per barrel by the Islamic Republic, with payments made in cryptocurrency or yuan and transferred to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Most ships have halted movements due to security concerns, but those from countries with diplomatic agreements with Tehran, such as India, Pakistan, and Malaysia, are exempt from these fees.
Ukrainians expressed skepticism and criticism towards Russian President Putin's announcement of an Easter ceasefire, stating it was meaningless. The reaction comes as Putin declared a temporary halt to military actions during Easter.
