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Iran will only target neighboring countries if attacks originate from them, Pezeshkian says


Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 11, 2026. (Credit: Iranian Presidential Website/WANA/Reuters) Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 11, 2026. (Credit: Iranian Presidential Website/WANA/Reuters)

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian announced Saturday the suspension of attacks against neighboring countries, except if an attack against Iran comes from those countries.

This statement came as Iran continued to launch attacks in the region in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic.

Iran has notably carried out attacks against U.S. military bases in several Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian announced Saturday the suspension of attacks against neighboring countries, except if an attack against Iran comes from those countries.

This statement came as Iran continued to launch attacks in the region in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic.

Iran has notably carried out attacks against U.S. military bases in several Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.