Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an unexpected apology for his country's recent attacks on neighboring Gulf states. In a pre-recorded speech broadcast on state television, Pezeshkian expressed regret for missile and drone strikes that targeted Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend.
"I want to apologize to the neighboring countries that were attacked by Iran, on my own behalf," Pezeshkian stated, according to reports from multiple news agencies. The president attributed the attacks partly to misunderstandings within Iran's military leadership.
I want to apologize to the neighboring countries that were attacked by Iran, on my own behalf
Simultaneously, Pezeshkian dismissed demands from former US President Donald Trump for Iran's unconditional surrender, calling it "a dream they should take to the grave." The Iranian leader emphasized that future attacks on neighboring countries would cease unless Iran itself comes under attack.
According to the reports, Iran's interim leadership council has decided to halt attacks on neighboring countries as long as no attacks are directed at Iran from those nations. The statement comes after reports of explosions at Dubai's airport and other locations in the Gulf region, which prompted temporary flight cancellations and security alerts.
a dream they should take to the grave