What They’re Saying About Operation Epic Fury—April 8, 2026
U.S.
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution.”
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately. There will be no exclusions or exemptions!”
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has gone through what will be a very productive Regime Change! There will be no enrichment of Uranium, and the United States will, working with Iran, dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) Nuclear ‘Dust.’ It is now, and has been, under very exacting Satellite Surveillance (Space Force!). Nothing has been touched from the date of attack. We are, and will be, talking Tariff and Sanctions relief with Iran. Many of the 15 points have already been been agreed to.”
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“Numerous Agreements, Lists, and Letters are being sent out by people that have absolutely nothing to do with the U.S.A. / Iran Negotiation, in many cases, they are total Fraudsters, Charlatans, and WORSE. They will be rapidly exposed after our Federal Investigation is completed. There is only one group of meaningful ‘POINTS’ that are acceptable to the United States, and we will be discussing them behind closed doors during these Negotiations. These are the POINTS that are the basis on which we agreed to a CEASEFIRE. It is something that is reasonable, and can easily be dispensed with.”
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else! The United States of America will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be lots of positive action! Big money will be made. Iran can start the reconstruction process. We’ll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just ‘hangin’ around’ in order to make sure that everything goes well. I feel confident that it will. Just like we are experiencing in the U.S., this could be the Golden Age of the Middle East!!!”
Vice President JD Vance | Comments to the Press
“We don’t want Iran to have the capacity to build a nuclear weapon. The president has also said that we don’t want Iran enriching towards a nuclear weapon, and we want Iran to give up the nuclear fuel. Those are going to be our demands during the negotiation.”
Vice President JD Vance | Comments to the Press
"We are seeing signs that the Straits are starting to reopen . . . The deal is a ceasefire, a negotiation—that’s what we give—and what they give is the Straits are going to be reopened. If we don’t see that happening, the president is not going to abide by our terms if the Iranians are not abiding by their terms.”
Vice President JD Vance | Comments to the Press
“The Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon and it just didn’t. We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth | Press Briefing
“Together with our Israeli partners, America’s military achieved every single objective on plan, on schedule, exactly as laid out from day one. Iran’s navy is at the bottom of the sea. . . . Iran’s air force has been wiped out. Iran no longer has . . . any sort of a comprehensive air defense system; we own their skies. Their missile program is functionally destroyed: launchers, production facilities and existing stockpiles depleted and decimated. . . . Now we have a chance at real peace and a real deal. The War Department, for now . . . has done its part. We stand ready in the background to ensure Iran upholds every reasonable term. And as everyone knows, nobody makes a better deal than President Trump.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth | Press Briefing
“The president had the power to cripple Iran’s entire economy in minutes, but he chose mercy. He spared those targets because Iran accepted the ceasefire under overwhelming pressure. The new Iranian regime understood that a deal was far better than the fate that awaited them.”
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine | Press Briefing
“We hope that Iran chooses a lasting peace. A ceasefire is a pause and the joint force remains ready, if ordered or called upon, to resume combat operations—with the same speed and precision as we’ve demonstrated over the last 38 days.”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries | CNN
“[A] two-week ceasefire is insufficient. We need a permanent end to Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice, which is why House Democrats have demanded that Speaker Mike Johnson immediately reconvene the House back into session so we can move a War Powers Resolution that will end this conflict permanently.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer | X
I’m glad Trump backed off and is desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp from his ridiculous bluster.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer | X
“Trump is a military moron. His war, with a price tag of $44 billion and $4+ gas, made us worse off today than we were when he started it. And if he restarts this war we will be in even worse shape. We must pass our War Powers Resolution to end this war for good.”
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen | Press Release
“Even as I urge a lasting end to the conflict with Iran, we must also have a real accounting of what President Trump's war achieved. After weeks of combat, 13 American service members killed and enormous disruption to the global economy, President Trump has seemingly managed to replace Iran’s Supreme Leader with his hardliner son and equally dangerous IRGC officials. At the same time, I remain deeply concerned that U.S. actions may have incentivized Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon. The American people are also paying the price of President Trump’s war, with the cost of gas rising dramatically since the beginning of the conflict; Iran poised to further weaponize the Strait of Hormuz; and the ongoing shock to the global economy. None of this makes Americans safer or our people better off.”
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks | Press Release
“[A] temporary ceasefire is not enough. We must use this moment to pursue a durable, negotiated outcome that reduces the risk of further conflict and instability across the region. Congress needs answers. Donald Trump must provide a full account for why he took the American people to war, a war in which 13 service members were killed and tens of billions are being spent, and what he intends to do to address these costs for the American people. For this to be durable, the administration must do what it has refused to do throughout this conflict: coordinate. Going forward, the United States must work in close coordination with our Gulf partners and allies to help secure a lasting peace, protect the interests of the American people, and ensure long-term regional stability.”
“Like everyone, I hope we can end the reign of terror of the Iranian regime through diplomacy. We must remember that the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by Iran after the start of the war, destroying freedom of navigation. Going forward, it is imperative Iran is not rewarded for this hostile act against the world. As to an Iranian ten point proposal to end the war, I look forward to reviewing it at the appropriate time and its submission to Congress for a vote, like we did with the Obama JCPOA. I want to reaffirm that from my point of view, every ounce of the approximately 900 lbs. of highly enriched uranium has to be controlled by the U.S. and removed from Iran to prevent them in the future from having a dirty bomb or returning to the enrichment business - the Libyan model, for lack of a better phrase. Time will tell.”
“At this early stage, I am extremely cautious regarding what is fact vs. fiction or misrepresentation. That’s why a congressional review process like the one the Senate followed to test the Obama Iranian deal is a sound way forward. Fair and challenging questions with a full opportunity to explain, and a healthy dose of sunlight is generally the right formula to understand any matter. Simply put, kick the tires.”
Sen. Ed Markey | Press Release
“With each passing day, it becomes increasingly apparent that Donald Trump is unstable and a clear and present danger, not just to the American people but to the world. He must be removed from office before he causes incalculable and unfathomable harm. At this point, a war powers resolution, although required under our constitutional order, will not be enough. We have a warmonger in the White House. He has threatened war crimes on an apocalyptic scale and appears eager to commit them, including through the possible use of nuclear weapons. We cannot fund this illegal war. The Congress must act now.”
“No President in control of his senses would publicly promise to eradicate an entire civilization. That’s why I agree with Republicans who have put the 25th Amendment on the table. Trump seems to be taking us on a path to mass war crimes. That's a path we cannot accept.”
“Excellent news [referring to the ceasefire agreement]. This is a strong first step toward holding Iran accountable and what happens when you have a leader who puts peace through strength over chaos and weak appeasement policies.”
“The President’s threat that ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ cannot be excused away as an attempt to gain leverage in negotiations with Iran. This type of rhetoric is an affront to the ideals our nation has sought to uphold and promote around the world for nearly 250 years. It undermines our long-standing role as a global beacon of freedom and directly endangers Americans both abroad and at home. The oppressive, terror-spreading regime of the Islamic Republic must be distinguished from the people and the civilization of Iran. Everyone involved—especially the President and Iran’s leaders—must de-escalate their unprecedented saber-rattling before it is too late.”
“Threatening to target power plants and other non-military targets is not strength. If those words become orders to destroy civilian infrastructure with no valid military purpose, it’s hard to see how they would not violate the laws of armed conflict. America leads best with strength, discipline, and professionalism. Illegal orders to make civilians suffer would be a black mark on our military and our country.”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | X
“This statement changes nothing. The President has threatened a genocide against the Iranian people, and is continuing to leverage that threat. He has launched a massive war of enormous risk and of catastrophic consequence without reason, rationale, nor Congressional authorization - which is as clear a violation of the Constitution as any. Each day this goes on, the risk and criminality of these actions escalate for our nation and the world. . . . Whether by his Cabinet or Congress, the President must be removed from office. We are playing with the brink.”
“Temporary ceasefire or not, Trump already committed an impeachable offense. Congress needs to get back to work and remove him from office before he does more damage to our country and the world.”
“A lot of pearl clutching from the usual suspects online and on the cable news panels about ‘ending civilization.’ Take a breath. Let’s do some critical thinking and pretend like we actually know how President Trump communicates. Should he be taken literally? Like you really believe he’s going to vaporize the Persian population? Really? Have you been paying attention the last 11 years? President Trump speaks in terms of POWER, which is the only language our adversaries understand. Carefully worded diplomatic statements make the UN feel nice and cozy but also don’t get anything done. Pay attention to his actions. And so far the actions have left the Iranian military in shambles, their ballistic mission program nearly gone, and their nuclear program nearly destroyed. The President is rightfully prioritizing the need for overwhelming force in order to open the Straits of Hormuz. That’s it. That’s the action we can expect.”
“We need to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump. Threatening war crimes is a blatant violation of our constitution and the Geneva Conventions.”
ISRAEL
“Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region. Israel also supports the US effort to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat to America, Israel, Iran's Arab neighbors and the world. The United States has told Israel that it is committed to achieving these goals, shares by the US, Israel and Israel's regional allies, in the upcoming negotiations. The two-weeks ceasefire does not include Lebanon.”
IRAN
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | X
“The deep historical distrust we hold toward the United States stems from its repeated violations of all forms of commitments—a pattern that has regrettably been repeated once again. As the President of the United States has clearly stated in his Truth, the Islamic Republic of Iran's 10-Point Proposal is a ‘workable basis on which to negotiate’ and the main framework for these talks. However, 3 clauses of this proposal have been violated so far: Non-compliance with the first clause of the 10-Point Proposal regarding the ceasefire in Lebanon—a commitment that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also explicitly referred to and declared as ‘an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and other regions, effective immediately’; The entry of an intruding drone into Iran airspace, which was destroyed in the city of Lar in Fars Province, in clear violation of the clause prohibiting any further violation of Iran airspace; Denial of Iran’s right to enrichment, which was included in sixth clause of the framework. Now, the very ‘workable basis on which to negotiate’ has been openly and clearly violated, even before the negotiations began. In such situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations is unreasonable.”
Supreme National Security Council | Statement
“The enemy, in its cowardly, illegal, and criminal war against the Iranian nation, has suffered an undeniable, historical, and crushing defeat. By the grace of the pure and holy blood of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Imam Khamenei (Peace be upon him), the prudent measures of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander-in-Chief, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei (May God protect him), and the struggle and bravery of the warriors of Islam on the fronts—especially the historical, lasting, and heroic presence of you, the dear nation, on the scene since the very first days of the war—Iran has achieved a massive victory and forced criminal America to accept its 10-point plan. In this plan, America is fundamentally committed to guaranteeing non-aggression, the continuation of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, the acceptance of enrichment, the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions, the termination of all resolutions of the Security Council and the Board of Governors, the payment of Iran’s damages, the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from the region, and the cessation of war on all fronts, including against the heroic Islamic Resistance of Lebanon. . . . If the enemy’s surrender on the battlefield is transformed into a decisive political achievement in the negotiations, we will celebrate this massive historical victory together; otherwise, we will fight side-by-side on the battlefield until all the demands of the Iranian nation are met. Our hands are on the trigger, and the moment the slightest error is committed by the enemy, it will be responded to with full power.”
President Masoud Pezershkian | X
“The ceasefire, with the acceptance of the general principles desired by Iran, was the fruit of the blood of our great martyred leader Khamenei and the achievement of the presence of all the people on the scene. From today onward, we will also remain together. Whether in the field of diplomacy, whether in the field of defense, whether on the street scene, and whether in the arena of service provision.”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi | X
“In response to the brotherly request of [Pakistani Prime Minister] Sharif in his tweet, and considering a request by the U.S. for negotiations based on its 15-point proposal as well as announcement by POTUS about acceptance of the general framework of Iran’s 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations, I hereby declare on behalf of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council: If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations. For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations.”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi | X
“The Iran–U.S. Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the U.S. must choose—ceasefire or continued war via Israel. It cannot have both. The world sees the massacres in Lebanon. The ball is in the U.S. court, and the world is watching whether it will act on its commitments.”
IRAN’S PROXIES
Hamas Politburo Member Bassem Naim | Al Jazeera
“The ceasefire . . . is undoubtedly a significant step toward diminishing American hegemony in the region and paves the way for the imminent demise of the illegitimate entity [Israel] . . . The will of the free peoples, ready to pay the price for freedom and independence, has triumphed. Congratulations to the people and leadership of Iran, and our condolences to all the martyrs.”
GULF STATES
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs | X
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome to the announcement by His Excellency the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, and the announcement by the State of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, regarding the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran having reached an agreement to cease fire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, noting in this context the fruitful efforts made by his country, and referring to General Asim Munir, Commander of the Defense Forces and Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army, in reaching this agreement.”
“The Ministry of Defense announces that the blatant Iranian attacks since the ceasefire took effect have reached 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones, and the air defenses have successfully dealt with them.”
Anwar Gargash, Chief Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President | X
“The UAE triumphed in a war we sincerely sought to avoid, and we prevailed through an epic national defense that safeguarded sovereignty and dignity and protected our achievements in the face of treacherous aggression.”
Qatari Ministry of Defense | X
“The Qatari Ministry of Defense announces that the State of Qatar was subjected to an attack involving (7) ballistic missiles and a number of drones from Iran today, Wednesday, and our Armed Forces, ‘by the grace of God,’ successfully intercepted all the ballistic missiles and drones.”
Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs | X
“The State of Qatar welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering it an initial step towards de-escalation, and stressing the need to build on it urgently to prevent the spread of tension in the region. . . . The ministry stresses the importance of full commitment to the ceasefire agreement, which would ensure the consolidation of the truce and create conditions for dialogue. The ministry emphasizes the need for the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately cease all hostile acts and practices that undermine regional stability, and to respect the sovereignty of states, in order to ensure that such violations are not repeated.”
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi | X
“For now the world has stepped back from disaster. But there’s no room for complacency. Serious negotiations now required for lasting peace. Oman will support this work for the vital and urgent purpose of strong and enduring regional security.”
Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs | X
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Sultanate of Oman's welcome of the announcement of the ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, and appreciates the efforts exerted by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in this regard and all parties calling for an end to the war. The Sultanate of Oman affirms the importance of intensifying efforts now to find solutions capable of ending the crisis at its roots and achieving a permanent cessation of the state of war and hostile acts in the region.”
PAKISTAN
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif | X
“With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes. Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability. We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days!”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif | X
“Violations of ceasefire have been reported at few places across the conflict zone which undermine the spirit of peace process. I earnestly and sincerely urge all parties to exercise restraint and respect the ceasefire for two weeks, as agreed upon, so that diplomacy can take a lead role towards peaceful settlement of the conflict.”
JORDAN
JOINT STATEMENT BY FOREIGN LEADERS
Joint Statement by French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Danish Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Portugal Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council António Costa
“We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran today. . . . The goal must now be to negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within the coming days. This can only be achieved through diplomatic means. We strongly encourage quick progress towards a substantive negotiated settlement. This will be crucial to protect the civilian population of Iran and ensure security in the region. It can avert a severe global energy crisis. We support these diplomatic efforts. To this end, we are in close contact with the United States and other partners. We call upon all sides to implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon. Our Governments will contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”
EUROPE
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer | Statement
“I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world. Together with our partners we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz | Statement
“[The goal now is] to negotiate a durable end to the war in the next days. This can only be achieved by diplomacy. . . . [Germany will contribute] to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”
French President Emmanuel Macron | Comments at the Start of an Official Meeting
“[The ceasefire is] a very good thing. . . . We expect, in the coming days and weeks, that it will be fully respected throughout the region and will allow negotiations to take place. . . . Our wish is to ensure that the ceasefire fully includes Lebanon.”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez | X
“Ceasefires are always good news. Especially if they lead to a just and lasting peace. But this momentary relief cannot make us forget the chaos, the destruction, and the lives lost. The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket. What’s needed now: diplomacy, international legality, and PEACE.”
UKRAINE & RUSSIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy | X
“A ceasefire is the right decision that leads to ending the war. It means saving lives, abandoning the destruction of cities and villages, and allowing power plants and other infrastructure to operate normally—and thus provides the time and conditions necessary for diplomacy to deliver results. Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war waged by Russia here in Europe against our state and our people, and we support the ceasefire in the Middle East and the Gulf that paves the way for diplomatic efforts. Ukraine tells Russia once again: we are ready to respond in kind if the Russians stop their strikes. It is obvious to everyone that a ceasefire can create the right preconditions for agreements. Various countries have been involved in the negotiating process, and it is important that the United States has taken this diplomatic step. In recent weeks, Ukraine has been helping to protect lives in the Middle East and the Gulf. Ukrainian expert military teams will continue to work in the region to help further develop security capabilities. The situation in this region has global implications – any threats to security and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf amplify challenges for the economy and the cost of living in every country. That is why security must be guaranteed, and the interests of every nation must be taken into account when defining post-war arrangements. It is equally essential to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and resolve on this issue also has global significance.”
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova | Interview
“All the statements that were made about . . . being more aggressive, being more offensive, writing more on social media and ‘victory’—it’s just around the corner. Once again, this position has suffered a crushing defeat. So has the approach of such a one-track, aggressive, unprovoked attack.”
EAST ASIA
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning | Press Conference
“China welcomes relevant parties announcing the reaching of a ceasefire agreement. . . . We have repeatedly introduced the efforts made by China. . . . [Beijing will] “ontinue to make efforts to ease the situation and achieve a complete end to the war.”
INDIA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Statement
“[T]he conflict has already caused immense suffering to people and disrupted global energy supply and trade networks. . . . We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz.”
TURKEY
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Press Release
“We welcome the temporary ceasefire announced in the war in the region. We emphasize the necessity of the full implementation of the temporary ceasefire on the ground and express our expectation that all parties will adhere to the agreement reached. The path to lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy, and mutual trust. We will continue to extend all necessary support for the successful conclusion of the negotiations to be held in Islamabad.”
CANADA
Prime Minister Mark Carney | Press Conference
“Canada expects all parties in this conflict, in any conflict, to respect international laws That means not targeting civilians or civilian infrastructure. And we urge all parties in this war to follow those responsibilities.”
VATICAN CITY
Pope Leo XIV | Statement to Journalists
“I simply say once again what I said in the ‘Urbi et Orbi’ message on Sunday, asking all people of goodwill to search always for peace and not violence; to reject war, especially a war which many people have said is an unjust war which is continuing to escalate and which is not resolving anything. . . . So, come back to the table. Let’s talk, let’s look for solutions in a peaceful way, and let’s remember, especially, the innocent—children, the elderly, the sick, so many people who have already become or will become victims of this continued warfare. To remind all that attacks on civilian infrastructure is against international law, but that it is also a sign of the hatred, the division, the destruction the human being is capable of. And we all want to work for peace.
UNITED NATIONS
UN Secretary-General António Guterres | X
“There is no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of a society's infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian populations.”
International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez | Statement
“For the health and wellbeing of seafarers and the global shipping industry, I welcome the ceasefire announced in the Middle East. I am already working with the relevant parties to implement an appropriate mechanism to ensure the safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The priority now is to ensure an evacuation that guarantees the safety of navigation.”
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Túrk | Press Release
“I deplore the tirade of incendiary rhetoric being used in the Middle East war over the last couple of weeks by all parties, including the latest threats to annihilate a whole civilisation and to target civilian infrastructure. This is sickening. Carrying through on such threats amounts to the most serious international crimes. Threats that spread fear and terror among civilians are unacceptable and must cease immediately. Under international law, deliberately attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure is a war crime. Anyone responsible for international crimes must be held to account by a competent court. I call on the international community to take urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and to help protect the lives of all civilians.”
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Túrk | X
“I hope fervently the announcement of a ceasefire by #UnitedStates & #Iran will bring relief to all civilians who have suffered now for weeks & remain at great risk. I urge all parties to act in good faith & to ensure this first step translates into a comprehensive agreement. It is also crucial to end the pain & suffering brought by the war in #Lebanon. A lasting regional peace, protecting human rights & respecting international law, is essential.”
Receive Iran News in Your Inbox.
Eye on Iran is a news summary from United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), a section 501(c)(3) organization. Eye on Iran is available to subscribers on a daily basis or weekly basis.