TEHRAN – Iran has announced that it will halt attacks on neighbouring countries unless strikes originate from their territories.
President Masoud Pezeshkian said the decision was approved by the country’s interim leadership council amid rising regional tensions. The council emphasized that no missile launches or attacks will occur unless Iran itself is directly attacked.
According to Iranian media, the policy aims to prevent further escalation and maintain regional stability. Pezeshkian also issued an apology to neighbouring countries for recent missile strikes, stressing that Iran did not intend to target their territories.
The announcement came as part of Tehran’s efforts to reduce tensions with Arab neighbours. “We seek to avoid unnecessary confrontations and ensure peace in the region,” Pezeshkian said.
Despite the announcement, reports indicated that an explosion was heard over Doha minutes after the statement. Security alerts were triggered, and observers suggested that a projectile may have been detected and intercepted in the air.
Experts say the decision by Iran reflects a cautious approach following recent escalations in the Gulf and wider Middle East. By limiting military action to defensive responses, Tehran seeks to reassure neighbouring nations while maintaining national security.
The interim leadership council’s new policy is expected to influence diplomatic and security dynamics in the region. Analysts note that this restraint could help ease tensions and open dialogue channels between Iran and neighbouring states.
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Regional monitors will continue to observe the situation closely, as the policy comes amid heightened scrutiny of missile and military activity across the Gulf.
