In a delicate diplomatic balancing act, Hamas has publicly urged its key patron, Iran, to cease military aggression toward Gulf Arab states. The Palestinian group emphasized the importance of regional stability, signaling a desire to preserve crucial ties with Arab neighbors while navigating the complex geopolitical landscape.

Despite this call for restraint against Gulf targets, Hamas firmly reaffirmed Tehran’s inherent right to self-defense. The group condemned perceived "aggression" by the United States and Israel, validating Iran's position to retaliate against those specific threats while attempting to de-escalate tensions elsewhere in the Middle East.