Tehran: Iran has announced that it will stop attacks on Gulf countries as tensions remain high in the Middle East conflict. The announcement came after several regional countries expressed concern about missile and drone strikes linked to the ongoing war.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country has instructed its armed forces not to target neighbouring Gulf states. He added that Iran does not want to harm friendly nations in the region and will only respond if attacks are launched against Iran from their territory.
The Iranian leader also expressed regret for the recent strikes that caused fear and disruption in several Gulf countries. These attacks had raised concerns because many of those countries host military bases used by the United States.
Meanwhile, Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates has reopened after a temporary suspension of operations. Flights were briefly halted due to security concerns linked to drone activity in the region.
Authorities stopped flights for a short period to ensure passenger safety as tensions escalated in the Gulf. Aircraft were either delayed or diverted during the disruption. After security checks and improved conditions, airport operations resumed and flights started running again.
Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest travel hubs in the world, connecting thousands of passengers daily. Even a short shutdown caused delays for many international flights.
The latest announcement from Iran is seen as an attempt to calm tensions with Gulf neighbours while the wider conflict in the region continues. Fighting between Iran and its opponents has already caused instability across the Middle East, affecting travel, trade and security in several countries.
Regional leaders and international observers are closely watching the situation as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation.