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Hamas Urges Iran to Defend Itself Without Targeting Neighboring States
Hamas advises Iran to respond to US and Israeli attacks cautiously, avoiding retaliation against other countries, while calling on the international community to end the regional war.
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by News Desk
2026-03-14
Hamas Urges Iran to Defend Itself Without Targeting Neighboring States

The Palestinian organization Hamas has publicly advised Iran to defend itself against ongoing US and Israeli attacks, while avoiding military actions that could impact neighboring countries, according to a statement reported by Reuters.

Observers note that this is the first time Hamas has explicitly commented on Iran’s war response strategy, marking a more cautious public position by the group. Previously, Hamas expressed solidarity with Iran but refrained from issuing guidance or threats related to retaliation.

Call for Ceasefire

Alongside its guidance to Iran, Hamas appealed to the international community and regional nations to take immediate steps to end the conflict. Analysts view this as an effort to curb further escalation while maintaining support for Tehran.

Regional Context

The statement comes amid heightened tensions across the Middle East:

  • A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was reached in October of last year, but intermittent violence has continued.
  • Israeli attacks on Gaza initially slowed during the early stages of the Iran-US-Israel conflict but have recently resumed.
  • Hezbollah, Iran-backed and based in Lebanon, fired rockets into Israel on March 2, citing retaliation for the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel has responded with strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
  • Houthi movement in Yemen, also aligned with Iran, has launched attacks in the Red Sea against ships linked to Israel, though it has not made further direct threats.

Hamas’ statement underscores a delicate balance in the region, encouraging Iran to assert itself militarily while avoiding further destabilization of neighboring countries, as the ongoing conflict continues to draw in multiple regional actors.
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