Iran announces suspension of attacks against neighboring countries

On March 7, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the country's transitional leadership council has approved a suspension of attacks against neighboring nations. Pezeshkian issued an apology for damages caused by recent strikes, attributing them to poor internal communication, and urged regional states to avoid becoming instruments of the U.S. or Israel. He stated that Iran would only launch strikes against neighbors if an attack on Iran originates from their territory. Simultaneously, the president called for national unity to defend the country, asserting that Iran will stand until the end. Meanwhile, Ali Mohammad Naeini, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, responded to U.S. plans to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Naeini warned the U.S. to recall historical incidents like the 1987 Bridgeton tanker fire before making decisions regarding naval presence in the region. The security situation remains tense amidst ongoing regional hostilities.