Reactions and statements from the international community
At 4:00 AM on April 7, 2025 (7th of Farvardin), the IRGC Cyber Defense barracks in Koohak, Iran, were struck, damaging nearby residential towers and two sheds. The barracks were largely empty at the time of the strike.
The Israeli army announced on [current date] that it conducted an extensive aerial operation involving more than 50 fighter jets, striking several sites linked to the military and nuclear programs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Pakistani government announced it will host foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt on Sunday and Monday, April 9-10, to discuss efforts to reduce tensions in the region amid the ongoing war between the United States and Israel against Iran. Prior to the meeting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a one-hour conversation on Saturday to discuss the situation.
Since Saturday morning, several attacks including explosions have been reported in Tehran, targeting areas near Yas Fatemi Park, Suhrvardi Street, Shahrak Mahalati, and the intersection of Artesh Highway and Qaim Boulevard, according to a report by Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the IRGC.
President Donald Trump of the United States stated that Washington is negotiating with Tehran, expressing hope for a positive outcome and emphasizing that Iran must ensure the openness of the Strait of Hormuz.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic, threatened Iran's neighboring countries on the social network "X," warning that any attack on infrastructure or economic centers will result in a "decisive" response. He also urged regional countries to avoid hosting or participating in military operations against Iran and to prevent tensions from escalating from their territories.
Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, posted on X: "We do not carry out preemptive attacks but will respond decisively to attacks on infrastructure and economic centers. He also warned regional countries not to allow their territories to be used by enemies managing the war."
On Saturday, March 29, the Iran University of Science and Technology confirmed in a statement that an air strike early that morning caused damage to research and educational buildings but resulted in no casualties. The university condemned the attack as contrary to human principles and in violation of international laws.
Early Sunday morning, various locations in Tehran and Isfahan came under heavy attacks, with videos showing fighter jets flying at low altitudes over the cities.
The Israeli army detected the launch of a missile from Yemen, which, if confirmed, would be the first Houthi missile fired since the start of the Iran war. Earlier, the Houthis announced their readiness for military action against the United States and Israel if attacks on Iran continue.
Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, stated that U.S. officials aim to meet and hold talks this week with the negotiating delegation of the Islamic Republic, noting that Iran has stockpiled approximately 10,000 kilograms of nuclear material to be addressed.
On Friday, The Guardian reported, citing a senior European official, that European intelligence agencies believe Russia is in the final stages of delivering drones to Iran for use in the conflict against the United States and Israel. This would be the first confirmed evidence of Russian intervention since the start of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian soil a month ago.
