World · 7 March 2026

Iran's President Pezeshkian Apologises to Gulf Neighbours for Missile Attacks, Pledges to Halt Strikes

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring Gulf countries following recent missile and drone attacks, saying Tehran should resolve tensions through diplomacy. In a prerecorded televised address, he acknowledged the strikes on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, suggesting miscommunication within military ranks may have contributed, and pledged no further attacks unless Iran itself is targeted first.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 March 2026 at 8:33

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