Kazakh President Tokayev Welcomes Iran's Pledge to Avoid Attacking Neighbors

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has welcomed a statement from his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, announcing that Iran's Provisional Leadership Council has decided to refrain from attacks on neighboring countries.

The Kazakh leader's position was communicated by his advisor and press secretary, Aibek Smadiyarov. "The President of Kazakhstan considers this decision an important measure aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East," Smadiyarov stated.

The development follows a declaration by Iranian President Pezeshkian, reported by Iranian media. He asserted that Iran would not attack neighboring countries unless it first faced strikes from their territories.

Pezeshkian attributed this policy to a decision by Iran's Provisional Leadership Council. He also emphasized that "the enemy's dreams of surrender will never come true."

This announcement from Tehran comes shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump presented stringent conditions for any potential deal with Iran, insisting it would require the country's "unconditional surrender."