The President of Iran announced that it will cease attacks on neighboring countries.

Investing.com — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi announced on Saturday that Tehran’s leadership has approved a pause in missile attacks, which could ease regional conflicts that have disrupted global energy markets.

The order was approved by the interim leadership committee, stipulating that as long as attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran do not originate from neighboring countries’ territories, Iran will cease attacks on its neighbors.

This “no first strike” policy marks a significant shift for Tehran, which has been engaged in direct military confrontation with the U.S. and Israeli forces since the escalation of tensions in February. Over the past week, the region has been on the brink of conflict, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launching multiple attacks on neighboring countries.

Raisi’s statement appears aimed at signaling to regional neighbors, especially those hosting U.S. bases, that they will not be targeted if they remain neutral.

The war has severely damaged Iran’s domestic infrastructure, and this move may be an effort to gain the necessary “breathing space” to repair critical energy facilities and address domestic economic discontent caused by ongoing “oil shocks.”

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