Reactions and statements from the international community
On Sunday, April 9, 2026, at 13:20 local time, an attack occurred on the Al-Ghadir Corps facility in Yazd, located behind the Twin Towers.
At 0541 UTC, a ballistic missile was launched from the Larestan Missile Site in Fars Province, Iran.
The Israeli army stated that following attacks on many of the Islamic Republic's fixed military command centers, the regime's forces have shifted their operations to containers and mobile units.
A funeral was held in Basra Province, Iraq, for members of the PMU/Hashed Al Sha'abi who were backed by the IRGC and were recently eliminated.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's Telegram channel, attributed to him, warned that American forces plotting a ground attack in Iran will face resistance from Iranian fighters ready to engage them. The message declared Iran's intent to continue the war until achieving victory and solidifying the authority of the Islamic Republic, warning aggressors of the consequences.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf accused the United States of negotiating while planning a ground attack, stating that Iran's armed forces are prepared to engage and defeat American troops if they enter Iran.
Iran's Artesh, the regular armed forces, issued a warning to former U.S. President Trump that "graves have already been prepared" for American soldiers if the U.S. launches a ground invasion, stating, "We will cut the throat of every American soldier."
On Sunday, April 1, 2026, in Shiraz, an explosion was heard at 11:10 AM. Since the start of the conflict, Israel has conducted over 100 airstrikes on Shiraz, including 10 strikes in the previous 12 days.
The end of the Iran-Iraq War is cited as a model for understanding the Islamic Republic's approach to war and peace, characterized by pursuing unattainable goals that led to national exhaustion and eventual forced compromise. Report by Ata Mohamad.
The Pentagon is developing plans for limited ground raids in Iran, targeting coastal military sites and Kharg Island, according to the Washington Post. President Trump has not yet approved these operations, which officials warn could expose U.S. troops to significant risks including drones and missiles.
Israel's Tax Authority reported that 21,552 claims have been filed to a compensation fund for damage caused by Iranian attacks, including 14,190 for structural damage, 2,099 for contents and equipment, 4,798 for vehicle damage, and 465 for other damage.
New footage shows a British air defense unit in the Middle East using an LMM Martlet missile to intercept and destroy an Iranian attack drone. RAF Regiment gunners have recorded significant success, with at least four operators credited with five or more intercepts each.
