What They’re Saying About the Iran War—June 14, 2026

U.S.

President Donald Trump | Truth Social

“This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran. Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process. We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it!”

President Donald Trump | Press Interview

“[The Israeli strike on Beirut] shook it up. It delayed the signing [of a U.S.–Iran agreement] by a few hours. It was supposed to be now. Now it is scheduled for a few hours from now. . . . It is so bad—I couldn't believe it. An hour before we are supposed to sign the deal. . . . Why did Bibi have to do a fucking attack? I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no fucking judgement. I let him know that.”

Vice President JD Vance | Press Interview

“I think the president is like this too—I think both of us are generally skeptical of foreign military entanglements . . . but fundamentally, that doesn’t mean you can never use military force, and I think the goal here of preventing the Iranians from having a nuclear weapon, we’re going to be successful at that goal—and when we are, that’s going to be a very good outcome for the American people.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth | Press Interview

“You have to deal with these folks with strength . . . It’s military strength that compelled them to this point, where they’re making a deal that will be great for the security of the United States of America . . .”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth | Press Interview

“The entirety of the might of the U.S. War Department is prepared to ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth | Press Interview

“President Trump has already set back Iran’s nuclear program in devastating ways, from Midnight Hammer to this campaign . . . If Iran does not want to comply, then they can deal with the War Department again—which we’d rather not have to do . . .”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth | Press Interview

“Project Freedom Never Stopped, and we’ve run 125 million barrels of oil through the strait— Iran couldn’t do anything about it.”

Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz | Press Interview

“There will not be upfront ‘cash,’ so to speak, that we saw in the Obama deal, in the JCPOA, with literally pallets of cash . . . and secondarily, this is all about verification . . . I can promise you that we are not going to have these massive loopholes, whether it’s working with the UN’s IAEA or other form of inspectors.”

Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz | Press Interview

“This diplomatic isolation—with a UN record of 143 nations saying what Iran is doing and trying to hold the global economy is illegal, it’s in violation of international law, and they won’t stand for it—I think has been an incredibly important piece to keeping Iran isolated and saying, ‘You need to live up to your commitments in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and elsewhere to never have a nuke.’”

Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz | Press Interview

“I was personally with the president last year when he sent a letter suggesting to the Iranians we enter into negotiations . . . This president has always put diplomacy first, but unlike his predecessors, it has to be backed with credible military force.”

ISRAEL

Foreign Ministry | X

“The Iranian regime, as always, is lying. Iran’s proxy, Hezbollah, is the one that attacked Israel again this morning, completely unprovoked. Hezbollah constantly fires at Israeli civilians. Even after the ceasefire, Hezbollah has not stopped targeting Israelis. It was Hezbollah that launched an unprovoked attack on Israel in March, acting under the orders of its Iranian masters. Israel will not tolerate firing at its territory.”

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid | X

“We still need to hope that the reports about the agreement with Iran are not true, but if they are, this is one of the most shocking failures of Israel’s foreign and security policy, and it is entirely on Netanyahu’s account.”

IRAN

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | X

“The Zionists’ incursion into Dahiyeh has once again shown that America either lacks the will to fulfill its commitments or the ability to do so. By giving the green light to the regime, you cannot gain concessions. The game of bad cop and good cop is outdated. If you lack the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, speaking of continuing the path is not possible.”

Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i | X

“The treacherous and cunning enemy is intensely focused on undermining the unity and national cohesion of ours. The vile Zionists openly declare that they await the streets emptying of the exalted nation of Iran. They will take this wish to their graves.”

Ebrahim Azizi, Head of the Parliament’s National Security Commission | X

“Today’s crime by the Zionist regime in Dahieh, Beirut once again proved the U.S. is weak without credibility, as it is not even capable of controlling this illegitimate regime. A strong response is coming.”

GULF STATES

Anwar Gargash, Chief Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President | X

“As we approach the signing of the long-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran, which we hope will turn the page on war and open a political path that proves successful, we cannot help but commend our wise leadership’s handling of this crisis and its repercussions. It has combined wisdom and steadfastness in positions with flexibility when the stage demanded it. We have never been advocates of war, and we will always remain advocates of peace and stability, while holding firmly to the defense of the homeland and the preservation of its sovereignty and interests.”

UNITED NATIONS

Secretary-General António Guterres | X

“I strongly condemn today’s Israeli strikes on Beirut. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire & at a time when the US & Iran are expected to reach an agreement that will pave the way to a peaceful resolution of this conflict. This conflict is having a devastating impact on the world's economy. I urge all parties to show maximum restraint at this crucial moment & I strongly hope for a successful outcome of the ongoing efforts by the US & Iran.”