Reactions and statements from the international community
A video obtained by Iran International from western Tehran shows multiple explosions and smoke plumes accompanied by the flight of drones on the evening of Saturday. The sounds of official forces' sirens are also audible in the background of the video.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has condemned Iranian-backed militias for attacking the residence of the Kurdistan president in Duhok.
Footage circulating online claims to show Iran-backed militias moving into Iran; reports indicate these forces have already arrived in the country. This development was reportedly a missed opportunity for U.S. military action, specifically for A-10 Warthog aircraft to intervene.
Former President Donald Trump tweeted that "Congress Democrats sort of remind me of Iran. They are deranged," on December 12, 2023.
A heavy drone strike is currently targeting U.S. diplomatic facilities in Erbil, with the U.S. consulate building under sustained attack. C-RAM short-range air defense systems operated by the USMC are intercepting and destroying incoming drones from the IRGC Aerospace Force.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement condemning a drone attack on the home of Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in Dohuk, and accused the United States and Israel of responsibility for the attack.
Goldie Ghamari celebrated her birthday by calling for regime change in Iran and expressing support for HRH Reza Pahlavi as the leader for a transitional government on Newsmax. Ghamari advocates for transitioning from the current Islamic regime to a secular democracy.
Turkish Intelligence (MIT) Director İbrahim Kalın stated that Israel has been sabotaging negotiation efforts and dialogue attempts with Iran since the beginning of the conflict, citing recent attacks over the past two days as evidence of ongoing obstruction.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that it is unfortunate that territories of some Muslim countries are being used to attack Iran, and warned that the "Zionist entity" intends to expand the war to other countries in the region, urging these nations to be cautious.
On Saturday evening, explosions were reported in various parts of Tehran, including the northeast, west, central, and eastern areas, as well as in Parchin and Bushehr Airport. Additional explosions were reported in Birjand, Kermanshah, and Mashhad.
Prince Reza Pahlavi stated at the CPAC summit that the people of Iran will deliver the final blow to the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that recent operations have weakened the regime and severed its terror network, but the struggle must continue until the end.
A military position of the Ministry of Defense was targeted in Artesh Boulevard, located in northeastern Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran. Coordinates provided are approximately 35.7883, 51.5322.
