Hamas Urges Iran To Stop Striking Gulf States
Hamas urged Iran not to target neighboring Gulf countries amid Iranian missile and drone strikes since the war began on Feb. 28, and called for states and organizations to halt the conflict.
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Overview
Hamas on Saturday urged Iran to stop targeting neighboring Gulf countries, the group said in a statement.
The appeal follows Iranian missile and drone strikes across Gulf states in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks since the war began on Feb. 28, officials have said.
A Hamas official said the movement has been in contact with Iranian officials and has reached out to Qatar, Turkey and Iraq to urge steps to halt the fighting.
Officials reported at least 18 people killed regionally, including six in the UAE, six in Kuwait and two in Oman, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and the Hamas-run health ministry said 649 people had been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect.
Hamas called on all states and international organizations to work immediately to halt the war and to preserve regional bonds, the group said.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story as cautious criticism of Iran while highlighting Hamas’s ambivalent stance. They use terms like "Tehran-backed" and "rare appeal", foreground Iran’s responsibility by noting strikes on civilian infrastructure and Gulf casualties, and prioritize alliance context; quoted appeals remain source content.
FAQ
The war began on February 28, as stated in the article.
At least 18 people were killed regionally, including six in the UAE, six in Kuwait, and two each in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
649 people had been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect.
Hamas reached out to Qatar, Turkey, and Iraq.
Hamas called on all states and international organizations to work immediately to halt the war and preserve regional bonds.
