The White House spokesperson stated that the Strait of Hormuz has been opened, while US Vice President's comments suggest Iran's intention to reopen it, though field reports indicate the strait remains restricted.
Supporters of the Islamist regime in Iran demonstrated forcefully in London. Calls have been made to crack down on Iranian Islamists in the West, confiscate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) assets, sanction the Iranian regime, and expel Iranian diplomats from the UK and other Western countries.
Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that the majority of Iranians want to overthrow the Islamic Republic, as demonstrated in the December uprising and the National Lion and Sun Revolution. Prince Reza Pahlavi also emphasized in a message that the people will not放弃翻译，直接给出简洁的英文摘要： Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that the majority of Iranians want to overthrow the Islamic Republic, as demonstrated in the December uprising and the National Lion and Sun Revolution. Prince Reza Pahlavi also emphasized that the people will not back down from this goal.
Mojtaba Vaissi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that following the killing of Ali Khamenei, the leadership institution of the Islamic Republic has effectively ceased operations, and the new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared in public despite a ceasefire.
Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that the Islamic Republic is experiencing a severe structural and security crisis after the killing of Ali Khamenei and numerous other senior officials, with many commanders and officials going into hiding, and the economy transforming into a war economy due to the loss of key infrastructure and damage to petrochemical industries.
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, announced in a conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian and Donald Trump that the decision to accept a ceasefire is the "best possible option," emphasizing its observance in Lebanon and the need for comprehensive negotiations addressing the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jacques Paris, a French citizen held hostage in Iran for nearly four years and subjected to interrogation and torture in Evin Prison, has returned to France and delivered his first public statement detailing the violent treatment he and fellow detainee Cécile Kohler endured. Paris emphasized that they will now serve as witnesses to their experiences and continue their lives.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accepted a temporary ceasefire, contrary to previous threats, according to a discussion on @ايران اينترنشنال with Mehdi Mahdavi-Azadi. The full analysis is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/tUNL8Yev9Vo.
NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) has detected a fire at the UAE’s Mahdan Bateen Liwa oil refinery, which was struck by IRGC ballistic missiles as retaliation for Emirati airstrikes on Iranian oil refineries on Lavan and Siri islands in the Persian Gulf today.
Pete Hegseth stated that Mojtaba Khamenei had no choice but to agree, describing the U.S. military operation codenamed "Epic Wrath" as a "historic and decisive victory on the battlefield" that was "a complete military victory in every respect."
Mohsen Rezaei, military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, wrote on X network that Iran will support Hezbollah and punish Israel, blaming the U.S. for the ceasefire collapse. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel will continue to attack Hezbollah targets with full force, claiming a significant strike on Wednesday that hit 100 objectives within 10 minutes.
JD Vance stated that the United States did not promise a ceasefire in Lebanon during the conflict with Iran, clarifying that the ceasefire was specifically focused on Iran and America's allies, including Israel and Gulf Arab states.
Prince Reza Pahlavi, in a message about a two-week ceasefire, praised the actions of the United States and Israel over the past 40 days as "very precise, effective, and calculated," and described the elimination of Ali Khamenei as a "historic achievement" for Iranians.
An oil tanker was blocked by Iranian Revolutionary Guards while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Egypt remains closed to maritime traffic.
Vance stated that one hour after the president announced a ceasefire, Iran launched a series of missile attacks, prompting retaliatory strikes from Israel and some Arab states.
JD Vance stated that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to increase, indicating potential reopening, and noted a corresponding decrease in oil prices. The president emphasized that the ceasefire agreement requires Iran to reopen the strait; failure to do so could lead to further U.S. action.
JD Vance stated that Israel has offered to exercise restraint in Lebanon to support the success of ongoing negotiations, though this is not formally part of any ceasefire agreement.
Emirati Mirage 2000-9EADs aircraft bombed Iranian oil refineries on Siri and Lavan islands this morning, aiming to undermine the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between Iran and the United States. #OperationEmiratesFury
The United Arab Emirates failed to seize the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb near the Strait of Hormuz as part of their objective during the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between Iran and the United States. These islands were central to the UAE's efforts to gain full control over the Strait of Hormuz during a potential U.S.-led offensive against Iran.
The Bahá’í International Community announced that Bahá’í prisoner Borna Na’imi, arrested on March 10, 2026, in Kerman, has been subjected to torture including mock executions and electric shocks to extract forced confessions linking him and his cousin Peyman Na’imi to the killing of Basij forces during protests, despite a lack of evidence and alibi.
