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What message does attacking hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and the Pasteur Institute as a medical research center in Iran convey? As a specialist physician, I urge WHO, the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders and physicians worldwide to respond to this crime against humanity Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iran is trying to hold the global economy hostage in the Strait of Hormuz. They must not prevail. To that effect, partners today called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait and respect for the fundamental principles of freedom of navigation and the law of the sea British foreign minister Yvette Cooper
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026
My message is clear:
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) April 2, 2026
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To the USA & Israel:
It is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering & triggering devastating economic consequences.
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To Iran:
Stop attacking your neighbours.
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Conflicts end when leaders choose dialogue over destruction.
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We look forward to a unified position from this esteemed Council during the vote that will take place on the draft resolution tomorrow, God willing Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani
ð¨The U.S. continuing its strikes on Iranâs infrastructure, destroyed a bridge under construction in western Tehran that was set to become the tallest bridge in ME. (B1 bridge in Karaj)
— IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) April 2, 2026
It was clear that Iranâs nuclear and missile programs were just a pretext. pic.twitter.com/iktcqibYF7
"Now in our 5th week of the campaign, it is my operational assessment that we are making undeniable progress. We don't see their navy sailing. We don't see their aircraft flying, and their air and missile defense systems have largely been destroyed." - Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM⦠pic.twitter.com/cTHgYJDxCF
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 2, 2026
PRESIDENT TRUMP: I want to thank our allies in the Middle East: Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Theyâve been great and we will not let them get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form. pic.twitter.com/guvwuYgcDL
— Department of State (@StateDept) April 2, 2026
Over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong. US President Donald Trump
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Weâve decimated Iran both militarily and economically. The countries who receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must now take care of that passage.
— Department of State (@StateDept) April 2, 2026
We will be helpful, but they should take the lead in protecting the oil they so desperately depend on. pic.twitter.com/2OmKAJL8Eg
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