What They're Saying About Operation Epic Fury—April 11, 2026

U.S.

President Donald Trump | Truth Social

“The Fake News Media has lost total credibility, not that they had any to begin with. Because of their massive Trump Derangement Syndrome (Sometimes referred to as TDS!), they love saying that Iran is “winning” when, in fact, everyone knows that they are LOSING, and LOSING BIG! Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their Anti Aircraft apparatus is nonexistent, Radar is dead, their Missile and Drone Factories have been largely obliterated along with the Missiles and Drones themselves and, most importantly, their longtime ‘Leaders’ are no longer with us, praise be to Allah! The only thing they have going is the threat that a ship may ‘bunk’ into one of their sea mines which, by the way, all 28 of their mine dropper boats are also lying at the bottom of the sea. We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the World, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others. Incredibly, they don’t have the Courage or Will to do this work themselves. Very interestingly, however, empty Oil carrying ships from many Nations are all heading to the United States of America to LOAD UP with Oil.”

President Donald Trump | Remarks to Journalists

“No, we’re not going to allow [Iran to toll ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz], it's international water. If they’re doing that, we’re not going to let that happen.”

President Donald Trump | Remarks to Journalists

 "No nuclear weapon. That’s 99 percent of it.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth | X

“USS Frank E. Peterson (DDG 121) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) transited the Strait of Hormuz and operated in the Arabian Gulf as part of a broader mission to ensure the strait is fully clear of sea mines previously laid by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.”

Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper | X

“Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage [through the Strait of Hormuz] and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce.”

Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner | X

“Despite Trump’s so-called truce, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, and Americans are still paying more than $4 for a gallon of gas. It’s clear that the administration went into this war of choice completely unprepared for its consequences.”

ISRAEL

Israel Defense Forces | X

“200+ Hezbollah targets struck in Lebanon in the last 24 hours. The IAF continues to strike Hezbollah infrastructure in order to thwart fire toward Israeli civilians.”

IRAN

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei | X

“The martyrdom of Dr. Sayyid Kamal Kharrazi, that distinguished scholar in the fields of science and culture, and seasoned figure in the arena of foreign policy, is a badge of honor for the Islamic Republic of Iran. The martyrdom of Dr. Kharrazi is a shameful testament to the vileness of the arrogant US‑Zionist powers and the enemies of Iran’s science, culture, and civilization.”

President Masoud Pezeshkian | X

“The high-ranking Iranian delegation that has arrived in Pakistan is a staunch guardian of Iran’s interests with all its might, and in this vein, it will engage in negotiations with courage. In any case, our service to the people will not pause for a moment, and whatever the outcome of the negotiations may be, the government stands firmly by the people’s side.”

First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref | X

“If we negotiate in Islamabad with representatives of ‘America First,’ an agreement beneficial to both sides and the world is probable. However, if we face representatives of ‘Israel First,’ there will be no deal; we will inevitably continue our defense even more vigorously than before, and the world will face greater costs.”

IRAN’S PROXIES

Hamas | Palestinian Information Center

“The Hamas Movement welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US, as negotiations began Saturday in Pakistan aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. In a statement, Hamas said Israel had sought through the war to reshape the region’s political and geographic landscape to secure its dominance, but that Iran’s resilience, both its leadership and people, had prevented those objectives from being achieved. The Movement expressed hope that mediation efforts led by Pakistan, alongside other states involved, would produce positive outcomes that contribute to regional stability and strengthen unity among Arab and Muslim countries.”

GULF STATES

Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs | X

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and strongest denunciation of the sinful attacks that targeted several vital facilities in the sisterly State of Kuwait, perpetrated by Iran, its agents, and the groups loyal to it.”

Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al Ansari | Interview

“Iranian attacks have decreased but have not stopped, and we do not accept any distinction between Gulf states; targeting any one of them is tantamount to targeting all of them. As for claims that Qatar is paying money to stop the attacks, this is untrue. The funds are part of an agreed-upon international mechanism; Qatar is not paying for this, but is instead countering the attacks and reserving the right to respond.”

EUROPE

French President Emmanuel Macron | X

“I spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. I urged him to seize the opportunity presented by the discussions launched in Islamabad to pave the way for a sustainable reduction in tensions, as well as for reaching a precise and binding agreement that, with the participation of all involved countries, would provide firm guarantees for regional security. I emphasized that Iran should restore freedom and security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible; France stands ready to contribute in this area. I also stressed the importance of fully respecting the ceasefire, including in Lebanon. France firmly supports the actions of the Lebanese authorities, who are the sole legitimate authority for exercising state sovereignty and making decisions about Lebanon’s future.”

UK Defense Secretary John Healey | Speech

“Even in this current conflict, the basing permissions that we in the UK have agreed with the US have been invaluable to their military operations. . . . If we focus on our actions rather than just simply the exchange of words and social media posts, then the fundamentals for me remain.”