Debris from the interception of Iran's drone attack damages part of a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Mar 13, 2026. /Courtesy of EPA-Yonhap

On the 14th, Palestinian armed faction Hamas publicly asked ally Iran to refrain from attacking neighboring countries.

In a statement, Hamas said it recognizes Iran's right to respond to the aggressors (Israel and the United States) by all means in accordance with international norms and law, but urged, We ask our Iranian brothers to avoid targeting neighboring countries.

This is the first time Hamas has made such an appeal to ally Iran.

The request came as Iran has been attacking neighboring Middle Eastern countries during its war with the United States and Israel. Iran has so far carried out missile and drone strikes on at least 10 countries.

Hamas also called on the international community to act immediately to end the war that is shaking the entire Middle East.

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