The Supreme Leader of Iran, Mohtaba Khamenei, during his first address to the nation
Khamenei stated: “We have prevented attempts to divide our country. We will not leave unpunished those who have harmed our martyrs, especially the martyrs from Minab. We strive for good neighborliness, but our strikes will be directed only at military bases. All American facilities in our region must be closed immediately, otherwise they will become targets. I visited the grave of my father and the fallen commander Ali Khamenei. We will demand compensation from the enemy, and if they refuse, we will take it from their property in the necessary amount. If this is not possible, we will destroy their property to the same extent.” These words were published in pro-government publications.
He also noted that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry reported that the new leader was injured as a result of an American attack but is feeling well.
South Korea is implementing a temporary fuel price cap system for the first time since 1997, using the oil business law to ease the financial burden on consumers amid the crisis in the Middle East, according to Yonhap News.
The Iranian state company IRIB reports that in Iraq, a missile fired by Shiite groups hit an American KC-135 refueling aircraft, resulting in the death of the entire crew.
However, the U.S. Central Command denied the information that the crash occurred due to enemy attack.
Bangladesh has appealed to the United States for permission to purchase oil from Russia, according to AP.
Iran will allow tankers flying the Indian flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reports.
Temporary exemptions from U.S. sanctions on the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products transported by tankers have been introduced. Washington issued a new license allowing the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products loaded onto vessels until April 11, Reuters reported, citing the U.S. Treasury.
However, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that American sanctions against Russian oil will not be lifted.
At least six French soldiers were injured as a result of a drone strike on a military base in Iraq's Erbil province, according to local authorities.
One serviceman was killed, as reported by French President Emmanuel Macron on his social media.
A representative of the central command post Khatam al-Anbia stated that in the event of an attack on Iran's energy facilities and ports, the oil and gas of the region will be destroyed.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized the international community for inaction regarding Israel's actions. He stated that attacks on the cultural heritage of the country are crimes against history.
“Israel is bombing historical sites in Iran, some of which are over 600 years old. Sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage are under attack,” he wrote on his account on X.
Donald Trump characterized Iran as an "empire of evil." The U.S. President announced that his goal is to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons and "to destroy the Middle East." He wrote this on his social media platform Truth Social.
