Iran halts attacks on Gulf neighbors except if US or Israel strike first
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Saturday the country will no longer target neighboring countries unless attacked by the US or Israel. This follows Iran's interim council's Friday resolution, confirming governance continuity after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's killing. Pezeshkian apologized to Gulf neighbors for past strikes. Since US and Israeli strikes began Saturday, Iran has targeted Israel and American interests, including bases, hotels, and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Attacks have grounded airports and businesses, spiking global oil prices. Iran continues blocking ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where IRGC targeted oil tanker Prima after warnings. The Strait closure stranded 3,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers, per IMO, which declared the route closed after a tugboat strike killed four. IMO warns of global oil supply chain disruptions.