Iran to halt strikes on neighbours unless attacks from there: Pezeshkian

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 7, 2026 at 09:25 AM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran will halt strikes on neighboring countries unless attacked from their territory. This decision, approved by the Iranian interim leadership council, comes as the war initiated by the US and Israel against Iran enters its second week, triggering retaliatory strikes from Tehran across the Gulf. Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring countries for recent strikes and emphasized Iran's adherence to international laws, rejecting US President Trump's demand for unconditional surrender. Despite the de-escalatory statement, reports indicate continued US and Israeli air attacks within Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) affirmed respect for the interests and national sovereignty of neighboring countries following the president's statement.

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IRGC declared it respects the interests of neighboring countries and has committed no aggression against them.

quote — Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)100% confidence

US President Donald Trump demanded Iran's “unconditional surrender.”

factual — null100% confidence

The Iranian interim leadership council approved the motion on Friday.

factual — Pezeshkian100% confidence

Iran will halt strikes on neighbours unless attacked from there.

quote — Masoud Pezeshkian100% confidence

US and Israeli strikes across Iran have been ongoing for eight days.

factual — Tohid Asadi90% confidence

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Key Player Opposition Context

Saudi Arabia 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Qatar 40% Bahrain ×250% Donald Trump 50% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 60% Tehran ×260% Gulf ×370% Israel ×270% United States ×380% Masoud Pezeshkian ×490% Iran ×7100%

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retaliatory strikes 90% us-israel war 80% iranian strikes 80% neighbouring countries 70% de-escalation 60% unconditional surrender 50% international law 50% national sovereignty 40%