Iran Says Will Not Target Neighbours Unless Attack Originates From Them

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that the country's neighbours will not be targeted unless attacks are launched from them during the war with Israel and the United States.

Recommended For You 12 Philippine officials stuck in Dubai secure flights back home amid regional conflict Qatar fines store 1 million riyals for hiking prices during conflict

"The interim leadership council agreed yesterday that no more attacks will be made on neighbouring countries and no missiles will be fired unless an attack on Iran originates from those countries," said Pezeshkian in a speech broadcast on state TV.

The leadership council has been leading Iran since last week's killing of the Islamic republic's supreme leader, in the US and Israel strikes which triggered a Middle East war.

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.

ALSO READ

• UAE intercepts 109 drones; injuries rise to 112 on Day 7 of Iran war
• Bahrain says Iran missile sparked fire at main oil refinery, contained

MENAFN07032026000049011007ID1110830536