The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed a statement by Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, who announced that the country’s interim leadership council had decided to refrain from attacks on neighboring states. According to Tokayev, this decision is an important step toward easing tensions in the Middle East, reported the presidential press office on March 7. … The post Tokayev Welcomes Iran’s Decision to Refrain From Attacks on Neighboring Countries appeared first on The Astana Times .