Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly apologized to neighboring countries for recent missile and drone attacks launched from Iranian territory.
In a televised address, Pezeshkian said he was apologizing “on behalf of Iran” to countries that were struck during the escalating war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. He announced that Iran’s leadership council has decided to stop targeting neighboring states unless attacks on Iran originate from those countries.
The statement comes after roughly a week of intense regional fighting following large-scale airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets. Iranian retaliation included missile and drone attacks aimed at U.S. bases and infrastructure in Gulf countries such as Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Despite the apology, the situation remains extremely volatile. Iranian officials have warned that U.S. or Israeli assets in the region will continue to be targeted, especially if neighboring countries allow their territory or airspace to be used for attacks against Iran.
The war has already disrupted aviation, energy infrastructure, and shipping routes across the Gulf, raising global concerns about the stability of oil markets and the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Key points from the conflict so far
Iran issued a public apology to neighboring countries for earlier strikes.
Tehran says it will stop attacking those countries unless they attack Iran first.
Missile and drone attacks across the region have targeted U.S. bases and infrastructure.
Fighting between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues into its second week.
About some claims circulating online
Some posts claim Iran is running out of missile launchers or that specific groups (such as Kurdish forces from Iraq) have already entered Iran. These claims have not been confirmed by major news outlets or verified reports at this time.
Conclusion:
Iran’s apology appears to be an attempt to prevent the conflict from expanding further across the Middle East, but military strikes and political tensions continue, leaving the region on edge.