Iran President Apologises to Neighbouring Countries for Attacks
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries affected by recent Iranian missile and drone strikes as the regional conflict continues to escalate.
In a televised address, the Iranian leader acknowledged that several attacks had impacted neighbouring Gulf states during the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Pezeshkian said Iran regretted the strikes that reached nearby countries and stressed that Tehran does not intend to harm its neighbours.
Condition: Iran Will Strike If Attacked From Their Territory
Despite the apology, the Iranian president made it clear that future strikes could still occur under certain conditions.
According to Pezeshkian, Iran’s leadership council has decided that Iran will avoid attacking neighbouring countries unless attacks against Iran originate from their territory.
He warned that if foreign forces use bases in neighbouring states to launch operations against Iran, Tehran would consider those locations legitimate targets.
Escalating War in the Middle East
The statement comes as the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States intensifies across the region.
Recent days have seen:
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Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. positions
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U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure
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Air defense alerts across Gulf countries including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE
The war has already caused significant casualties and widespread damage across several countries in the Middle East.
Regional Reactions and Rising Tensions
Iran’s apology appears aimed at reducing tensions with Gulf states, many of which host American military bases.
However, analysts say the warning attached to the apology shows that Tehran is still prepared to continue military operations if it believes attacks on Iran originate from neighbouring territories.
Several countries in the region have already strengthened air defenses and issued travel advisories as the conflict threatens to widen further.
