What They’re Saying About Operation Epic Fury—March 11, 2026
U.S.
President Donald Trump | Axios
President Trump told Axios in a brief phone interview Wednesday that the war with Iran will end "soon" because there is "practically nothing left to target." "Little this and that... Any time I want it to end, it will end."
President Donald Trump | PBS News
“We have hit them harder than virtually any country in history has been hit, and we're not finished yet.”
“Since the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury, Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks have dropped drastically.”
“An IRGC leader has claimed that a U.S. F-15 was shot down today south of Tehran. LIE. No U.S. fighter aircraft have been shot down by Iran. U.S. forces continue to exercise air superiority over vast swaths of Iran. TRUTH.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer | X
“Trump is doing what I called for three days ago, after needlessly sowing additional chaos and uncertainty. But he’s already created a lot more problems than this will solve – from the Strait of Hormuz blockade to his poorly planned and reckless war, Americans are the ones routinely paying the price.”
Representative to the UN Ambassador Mike Waltz | US Mission to the UN Website
“Colleagues, the United States condemns the attacks that Hizballah, a long-time proxy of the Iranian regime, has launched against Israel. . . . The United States also commends the actions of the Lebanese government to expel Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the IRGC, which has undermined Lebanese sovereignty for decades and provides oxygen, provides money, provides weapons to Hizballah’s terrorist plots in Lebanon and across the globe.”
ISRAEL
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | Middle East Monitor
“There was absolutely no doubt that we had to fight this battle, and we are doing everything we can with our soldiers and pilots,” Netanyahu said. “But there is a major obstacle: it is costly, extremely costly. Therefore, we are required to allocate a special budget during the war, amounting to tens of billions of shekels, to support the defence budget and the war effort,” he added.
“The IDF has begun a large-scale wave of strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in the Dahieh area, Beirut. Interception efforts against Hezbollah projectiles are ongoing. The IDF is operating with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization following its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime.”
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon | X
“The UN Security Council has passed the Gulf States' resolution against Iran. Iran is firing on the countries of the region out of desperation, because it understands that the world has already seen its true face. The regime in Tehran is trying to export terror and destruction, but even the Security Council is running out of patience with dangerous Iranian aggression.”
IRAN
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian | X
“Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region. The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime & US—is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int'l guarantees against future aggression.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi | X
“Iran's national infrastructure is under attack. This time, a branch of my country's oldest bank was bombed while full of employees. They were laboring to ensure Iranians have food on the table ahead of our New Year.”
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | X
“US claims that has destroyed Iran's missile capabilities. The initial waves of large-scale missile launches were intended to blind enemy radars and defense systems. Now, Iran can target any location it chooses with fewer missiles. Today, the "Iron Dome" appears to be an irony.”
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | X
“Dear Iranian nation, to whom I would sacrifice my life a thousand times! Your presence in the streets has bewildered and enraged the enemy. This humble soldier of yours has three requests from you: the streets, the streets, the streets. Your children in the armed forces have taken their lives in hand to defend Iran; strengthen their backs by holding the streets firm.”
IRAN PROXIES
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem | Shafaq News
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said on Wednesday that the Lebanese group remains committed to supporting Iran and continuing the “confrontation.” Qassem highlighted the ideological and political ties linking Hezbollah with Iran’s leadership, describing the selection of the new supreme leader as “a continuation of the path of the Islamic Revolution” that began in 1979.
GULF STATES
“UAE air defenses deal with 6 ballistic missiles, 7 cruise missiles, and 39 drones. UAE air defenses (March 11, 2026) dealt with 6 ballistic missiles, 7 cruise missiles, and 39 drones coming from Iran. Since the start of the brazen Iranian aggression, UAE air defenses have dealt with 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,514 drones.”
Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi | Al Jazeera
“It’s unfortunate where we are standing right now,” the minister said. “We also believe that there is no pathway to a sustainable and long-lasting solution other than returning to the negotiation table,” he told Al Jazeera. Qatar condemns in the “strongest terms, the unjustified and outrageous attacks on the state of Qatar that directly impact its own sovereignty”, he said. Doha will continue to take “every possible and legal measure to defend and practise its exercise of self-defence against this aggression”, he added.
Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs | X
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Kuwait's condemnation and strong denunciation of the heinous Iranian aggression that targeted the Port of Salalah in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, and the resulting damage to some of the fuel tanks at the port.”
Permanent Mission of Bahrain to the UN | X
Bahrain, on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan, submitted a draft resolution to the Security Council, which will be put to a vote this afternoon New York time. The draft includes 3 main elements. First, "the condemnation in the strongest terms of Iran's horrific attacks, which constitute a violation of international law and a serious threat to international peace and security."
Ambassador Abushahab joined Permanent Representatives from the GCC and Jordan for a media stakeout addressing the unprovoked Iranian attacks against our countries. Through its indiscriminate strikes, Iran has sought to spread terror. Yet our people have defied it, facing these attacks with remarkable resilience and unity.
TURKEY
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan | Daily Sabah
“We have established contacts with Iran, the U.S. and other relevant countries in the region. I have held more than 20 phone calls,” Erdoğan said. “This war must be stopped before it escalates further. If diplomacy is given a chance, it is possible to achieve this.”
EUROPE
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas| X
“The EU continues to hold Iran accountable. Today, EU Member States ambassadors approved new sanctions targeting 19 regime officials and entities responsible for serious human rights violations.”
UK Defence Committee | UK Parliament Website
“We note, however, the considerable gap between some of the political rhetoric circulating internationally, and the reality of the UK’s support to the United States and regional partners. The situation has also underlined longstanding and grave concerns - which we share - about whether the Royal Navy has sufficient capacity and resilience to respond effectively to a crisis at a time of worsening global security.”
UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN Ambassador James Kariuki | UK Gov Website
“Colleagues, in adopting this resolution, the Council sends a clear message of condemnation of Iran’s reckless attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan. It is right that this Council wholeheartedly condemns Iran’s attacks, which pose a serious threat to our partners in the Gulf and to Jordan, and risk further regional and global conflagration.”
UKRAINE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy | X
“Three Ukrainian teams have gone to the Middle East. Strong teams – with experts, military personnel, and engineers. The military are already communicating and working today. The NSDC Secretary, Rustem Umerov, has arrived in the UAE today to discuss areas of cooperation. He will also be visiting several other countries, including Saudi Arabia.”
CHINA
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun | Economic Times
China said on Wednesday that it “does not agree” with attacks on Gulf nations and condemned all indiscriminate strikes on civilians and non-military targets, in rare criticism of its ally Iran amid escalating tensions in the region.
UNITED NATIONS
United Nations Security Council | Agence France-Presse
The UN Security Council passes a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states, saying they breach international law and pose a “serious threat to international peace and security.” The resolution, passed by 13 votes with two abstentions, “demands the immediate cessation of all attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.”
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