Iran To Halt Attacks On Neighbouring Countries Unless They Strike First: President

ISTANBUL, March 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s president said on Saturday that his country will refrain from attacking neighbouring states unless attacks are launched against Iran from their territory, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing state-run Press TV.

“The temporary leadership council announced yesterday that there will be no more attacks on neighbouring countries and no missile launches unless attacks originate from those countries against Iran,” Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised address to the Iranian people.

He also apologised to neighbouring countries amid rising regional tensions, saying Iran has “no intention of invading other countries.”

Pezeshkian also dismissed expectations that Iran would surrender unconditionally, saying that those who nurse such hopes “will take their dreams to the grave.”

Iran on Feb 28 launched missiles and drones toward Israel and Gulf countries that are home to United States military assets. Some of the attacks have caused casualties and damage to civilian sites, including ports and residential buildings.

Tehran says the attacks came in response to a US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that has killed hundreds of people, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military officials.

-- BERNAMA-ANADOLU