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The Strait of Hormuz cannot become a bargaining chip for Iran, nor a lever in wider global politics. Iran should be under no illusion: the world is watching, the pressure will not relent, and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. The UAE will continue to work with partners to reopen the Strait and restore stability to global markets Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN
A new surprise for the world: The Iranians have formed a human shield to protect their assets. pic.twitter.com/OJscU7wzP1
— IRNA News Agency â« (@IrnaEnglish) April 7, 2026
We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk deplores incendiary rhetoric being used by all parties in the Middle East war; calls for urgent de-escalation & protection of civilians. Threats that spread fear and terror among civilians are unacceptable & must cease immediately.⦠pic.twitter.com/ZhQpx9PVMC
— UN Human Rights (@UNHumanRights) April 7, 2026
The secretary-general is very troubled by the statements that we've heard yesterday and again this morning, statements suggesting that an entire people or an entire civilization may be made to bear the consequences of political and military decisions Spokesman Stephane Dujarric
No country should have the power to shut down the arteries of global commerce and drive the world to the brink of economic calamity. The Security Council's failure to act does not diminish the urgency of this crisis or the UAE’s resolve. We thank Bahrain for its leadership on the Security Council and for its diplomatic efforts UAE Mission to the UN
Just as we had never before seen the strait close, we've never seen it reopen. What exactly that looks like remains to be seen The EIA
Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in a statement to AFP
Spoke with my dear brother, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman,Crown Prince & Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and conveyed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Condemned today’s attack on the Al Jubeil oil facility. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Saudi brothers and sisters. Appreciated the Kingdom’s restraint under the wise and sagacious leadership of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing peace efforts for de-escalation in the region. Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif
Dr. @majedalansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the weekly media briefing: The attacks on critical infrastructure since the war began have pushed us to the brink, and we do not want to see any further escalation.⦠pic.twitter.com/zgsx3sY8ae
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) April 7, 2026
ð¯STRUCK: 8 bridge segments utilized by the Iranian terror regime for transporting weapons & military equipment.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 7, 2026
The IDF struck 8 bridge segments in several areas, including Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz, Kashan, & Qom. Prior to the strike, several steps were taken to mitigate harm to⦠pic.twitter.com/kDzkRhMFTD
Iranian Musician, Ali Ghasmari plays next to a power plant, as Trump threatens Iran with war crimes including destroying power plants. pic.twitter.com/QIPnAPNiKv
— Iran Embassy in Thailand â« (@IranInThailand) April 7, 2026
"I hope they make the right response," says @VP on Iran.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
"They've got to know, we've got tools in our toolkit that we so far haven't decided to use. @POTUS can decide to use them, and he will decide to use them if the Iranians don't change their course of conduct." pic.twitter.com/UUiQ5SdEO5
47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. Donald Trump
Attacks on diplomatic missions are attacks on the international order — and an assault on the principles that bind nations together. Ambassador Tom Barrack
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— ٠رÙز إدارة اÙØ·Ùارئ ÙاÙأز٠ات ÙاÙÙÙارث (@Adcmc_ae) April 7, 2026
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A Jewish synagogue in center of Tehran was damaged by the enemy at 4 a.m. on Tuesday.
— IRNA News Agency â« (@IrnaEnglish) April 7, 2026
Debris removal operations are ongoing. pic.twitter.com/AJuFAptTFV
ð¥âï¸WATCH: How the IAF strikes Iranian terror regime air defense systems. pic.twitter.com/zO8zn0uB5c
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 7, 2026
I too have been, am, and will be a sacrificer for Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of @DoHSocial, visited Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City to review treatment plans and check on the conditions of injured individuals receiving care following current regional events. The visit was conducted in coordination with @Adcmc_ae. pic.twitter.com/kn7vcb5g9X
— Ù Ùتب أبÙظب٠اÙإعÙا٠٠(@ADMediaOffice) April 7, 2026
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