US Isreal Iran War Latest Update: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday issued an apology to neighbouring countries that were affected by Iran’s recent missile attacks. He said Tehran would avoid launching strikes on regional nations unless those countries were used as bases to attack Iran.
During a speech broadcast on state television, Pezeshkian expressed regret over the situation and addressed the governments of nearby nations. “I apologise… to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran,” Pezeshkian said.
Iran Announces New Policy on Strikes Against Neighbouring Countries
The Iranian president explained that the country has adopted a new policy aimed at reducing regional tensions. According to him, Iran will not target neighbouring territories unless attacks against Iran originate from those countries.
“Iran will not carry out attacks or missile strikes against neighboring countries unless an attack against Iran originates from those countries,” Pezeshkian was quoted by Iran International as saying on Saturday.
He added that the policy has been approved by Iran’s interim leadership council and is meant to prevent further escalation in the region.
Tehran Says It Does Not Seek Conflict with Regional Governments
Pezeshkian also emphasized that Iran does not hold hostile intentions toward neighbouring countries. He said Tehran does not want confrontation with governments across the region, even though tensions with Israel and the United States continue.
However, the Iranian president made it clear that the country would not give in to pressure from its adversaries. “The enemies must take their wish for the surrender of the Iranian people to their graves,” he said.
Iran Launches Missile Strikes After Death of Supreme Leader
Over the past week, Iran has launched several missile attacks in retaliation for the killing of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The strikes reportedly hit locations across the Gulf region, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as areas in Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Videos shared online showed significant destruction in several places.
US–Israel Airstrikes on Iran Trigger Major Escalation
The tensions escalated after the United States and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes across Iran on February 28. The military operation, called Operation Epic Fury, targeted several Iranian cities including the capital, Tehran.
The operation came after nuclear talks stalled and accusations emerged that Tehran had resumed sensitive nuclear activities.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Killed in Tehran Airstrike
During the attacks on Tehran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed while he was inside his residential compound. The strike also resulted in the deaths of members of his family, including his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.
Later, his wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, also died after suffering injuries in the attack.
These developments have significantly increased tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about the possibility of a wider regional conflict.
