Reactions and statements from the international community
Israeli officials claim that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has relocated from Tehran to a safer location due to ongoing campaigns by Israel and the United States against Iran. Twenty-two explosions have been reported in various parts of the country.
According to a US official and a person familiar with the operations, the United States is participating in Israel's ongoing attacks against Iran, including airstrikes on military targets and key infrastructure. These attacks began on Friday as Israel launched preemptive strikes aimed at neutralizing threats from Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs.
The United States military targeted the ammunition and support barracks of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Istgah-e Shahid Kolahduz.
On Saturday, Israel's Defense Minister announced a "preemptive strike" on Tehran, with Iranian state media confirming explosions near Republic Street and Pasteur Square in the city. Israeli authorities declared a special emergency situation due to expected retaliatory attacks.
In the early hours of Saturday, Israel conducted a "preemptive" strike against the Islamic Republic, escalating military tensions in the Middle East and undermining diplomatic efforts to resolve Iran's nuclear dispute with Western countries.
On March 8, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi stated during negotiations between the United States and Iran that Iran has agreed to "never" stockpile enriched uranium, describing this as a significant achievement to prevent war.
