Hamas urges Iran to stop attacks on Gulf statesstop attacks on Gulf states amid US-Israel conflict
Hamas publicly called on its ally Iran to halt attacks on neighboring Gulf states while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against US and Israeli aggression. The rare appeal came during a Middle East war that began on February 28, 2026, following the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Hamas urged regional cooperation and international efforts to end the fighting, highlighting risks of broader escalation in West Asia.
- Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei supported Hamas for decades with funding and training.
- Gulf states like Qatar host Hamas political leaders while maintaining ties with Tehran.
- Hezbollah, another Iranian ally, fired hundreds of rockets at Israel after the war began.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
