The Palestinian group Hamas on Saturday urged Iran not to target neighbouring countries while reaffirming Tehran’s right to respond to ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel since February 28.
In a statement, Hamas reiterated its strong condemnation of what it described as US-Israeli aggression against Iran. The group said the attacks violate international law and international humanitarian law while posing a threat to regional and global security.
“At a time when the movement affirms Iran’s right to respond to this aggression by all available means in accordance with international norms and laws, it calls on the brothers in Iran not to target neighbouring countries,” the statement said.
Hamas also urged countries in the Middle East to cooperate in efforts aimed at stopping the military actions carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran.
The group further called on international governments and global organizations to intervene and take immediate steps to halt the offensive.
The statement comes as Iranian attacks targeting several Arab countries continue across parts of the region. The situation has raised concerns about a widening conflict that could involve additional nations.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently addressed the situation in a televised speech, announcing that Tehran would halt strikes on neighbouring countries unless attacks against Iran originate from their territories.
Pezeshkian said Iran’s actions were primarily directed at responding to what Tehran considers external aggression rather than expanding the conflict to additional regional states.
Despite the announcement, tensions remain high across the Middle East as hostilities between Iran and Israel continue.
The latest developments follow joint military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iranian targets that began on February 28. Tehran subsequently launched missile and drone attacks toward Israel in response to the operations.
The escalating exchanges have intensified fears of a broader regional confrontation, with analysts warning that continued retaliatory actions could draw more countries into the conflict.
Regional governments and international organizations have increasingly called for restraint and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and restore stability in the Middle East.
