Newsroom, March 07, 2026: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country's temporary leadership council has directed armed forces to stop missile and other strikes against neighboring nations. Attacks will resume only if Iran faces aggression launched from those countries' territories. In a televised address, Pezeshkian apologized to the neighbors hit in recent days, framing earlier actions as responses to broader threats amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
The announcement signals a potential de-escalation in the Gulf, where Iran had targeted sites hosting US bases in retaliation to strikes on its leadership and infrastructure. This shift comes as regional tensions rise, with Gulf states uniting against perceived threats and broader war risks mounting. It may open space for diplomatic channels, though Tehran vows continued resistance to demands for surrender, highlighting the fragile balance in West Asia's security landscape.
