Reactions and statements from the international community
Seyed Kamal Kharazi, head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and former foreign minister, died this evening from injuries sustained in airstrikes on his residence several days prior.
Mohammad Karami, commander of the IRGC Ground Forces, stated that Iran’s geography is a prison and swamp for any ground attacker, suggesting defensive advantages against invading forces.
On January 15, 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei, the designated successor to Iran's Supreme Leader, issued a statement vowing that Iran would not allow those who attacked the country to go unpunished.
The UAE mission to the UN stated that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a right under international law and not a privilege controlled by Iran, emphasizing the UAE's commitment to ensuring the strait remains open, unrestricted, and accessible to all.
Following the Islamic Republic's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, fuel prices in Europe have risen sharply, leading truck drivers in the Republic of Ireland to block major roads in protest. In response, the Irish government has deployed the army to manage the protests.
A regime-affiliated eulogist at a gathering of supporters of the Islamic Republic, as shown in a video published by the regime's media, stated that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has not passed away and "wherever you look, Sayyed Ali is standing."
Mojtaba Khamenei, in a message to Gulf states targeted by attacks from the Islamic Republic of Iran, urged these countries to "see the recent developments correctly" and "stand in the right place," warning them to be wary of "false promises" from adversaries.
Iran's Islamic propagandists have issued a statement purportedly from Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader, claiming Iran is "winning" the conflict and demanding reparations from the United States and Israel.
France announced its participation in anti-drone defense to counter threats from the Islamic Republic of Iran, marking the country's first direct involvement in confronting the regime. Concurrently, Germany is considering involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz.
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On the occasion of Ali Khamenei's 40th day memorial, a written message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader of the Islamic Republic, was published. In the statement, Khamenei threatened retaliation against those who attacked Iran, demanded compensation for disabled veterans and fallen soldiers, and declared a new era in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
On Thursday, Iranian media published a written message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei, leader of the Islamic Republic, emphasizing restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz and demanding reparations for damages and compensation for casualties since the start of the conflict with the United States and Israel.
Prince Reza Pahlavi wrote on X in response to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement welcoming a two-week ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic, criticizing Britain for appeasing the Iranian regime and urging action to support the Iranian people's fight for freedom.
