What They’re Saying About Operation Epic Fury—March 29, 2026
U.S.
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“No, Trump is not losing his nerve on Iran.”
“This is a very, very temporary reaction to what is ultimately going to be a short term conflict…We’re going to be out of there soon and gas prices are going to come back down.”
“U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) prepare for a nighttime combat mission during Operation Epic Fury, March 25.”
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton | X
“The goal is clear: eliminate the threat of Iran’s revolutionary regime. I commend President Trump and our brave military for successfully carrying out this mission.”
ISRAEL
“STRUCK: A central site, 1 of only 2 of its kind in Iran, used to produce critical components for ballistic missiles. Additionally, dozens of weapon production sites were struck, including those for ballistic missile engines, UAVs & air defence systems.”
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar | X
“When Iranian missile struck near to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, @sanchezcastejon had nothing to say. Sánchez — who won’t even wish Spanish citizens with a “Merry Christmas” — never misses an opportunity to incite against Israel. Israel is committed to freedom of religion and worship and will continue to uphold it, unlike the Iranian regime — that openly supports Sánchez.”
IRAN
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei | Arab News
Khamenei “expressed his appreciation to the supreme religious authority (in Iraq) and the people of Iraq for their clear stance against aggression against Iran and their support for our country,” the ISNA news agency said, referring to the Iraq-based Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi | X
“Israel and its partner-in-crime believe that knowledge can be bombed away. It's reflected in the murders of Iran's scientists and attacks on Iran's nuclear sites, and now universities. Reality check: your actions ooze of desperation and only inspire more pursuit of knowledge.”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi | X
“I express my gratitude to the Government and people of Azerbaijan for the humanitarian aid provided, as well as for the conditions created to deliver aid from other countries. The support demonstrated in these difficult days is a tribute to the common culture that unites the peoples of Iran and Azerbaijan.”
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | X
“Message to the Heroic Nation of Iran on the Occasion of the Thirtieth Day of the National Defense of Iranians It can now be said that the evil of war has returned to its instigator. The Ramadan War is in its most sensitive moments; for this reason, I deem it necessary to address a few words to you, the people of Iran, who over these thirty nights have been a single body with 90 million souls.”
IRAN PROXIES
Houthi’s Military Spokesperson Brigadier-General Yahya Saree | Al Jazeera
On Sunday, he said the Houthis had carried out a “second military operation” against Israel using cruise missiles and drones and said the Houthis would continue carrying out military operations in the coming days until Israel “ceases its attacks and aggression”.
GULF STATES
“UAE air defences engaged 16 ballistic missiles and 42 UAV's. The UAE air defences on 29th March 2026 engaged 16 ballistic missiles and 42 UAV's launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 UAVs.”
Kuwait Army General Staff Headquarters | X
“The Armed Forces monitored, during the past (24) hours, a total of (14) hostile ballistic missiles and (12) hostile drones within Kuwaiti airspace. As a result, one of the camps affiliated with the Armed Forces was targeted by several of them, leading to injuries to (10) personnel from the Armed Forces, who are receiving the necessary medical treatment, in addition to material damage at the site.”
Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs | X
“The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack targeting HE President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani's residence in Duhok Governorate.”
LEBANON
Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi | X
“I participated, via video conference, in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, dedicated to addressing Iranian violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab states. In my intervention, I reiterated my condemnation of the Iranian violations targeting the security and sovereignty of brotherly Arab countries, emphasizing that these actions exceed all acceptable limits and warrant unequivocal condemnation.”
PAKISTAN
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar | X
“I am pleased to share a great news that the Government of Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz; two ships will cross the Strait daily.”
EUROPE
President of the European Council Antonio Costa | X
“The EU stands in solidarity with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the face of continued Iranian airstrikes and drone attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure in the region. These attacks must stop immediately. In my call today with @MohamedBinZayed, we discussed the latest developments. I reiterated that the EU stands by the United Arab Emirates, which has been among the hardest hit.”
“RAF Regiment Gunners took out 7 one-way attack drones overnight. UK Typhoons and F-35 jets have continued their defensive missions overnight, including over Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE. UK Wildcats continued their patrols over the Eastern Mediterranean.”
UKRAINE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy | X
“I met with @KingAbdullahII of Jordan. We discussed potential partnership in the security sector, as well as the overall situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region. Ukraine is open to joint work to defend against drone and missile attacks. From our own experience, we know that without a unified system, it is simply impossible to establish comprehensive protection of people and critical infrastructure.”
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