Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised for attacks launched against neighbouring countries, insisting the strikes would stop and attributing them to miscommunication within the ranks.
Public apology broadcast
In a prerecorded address aired by state television, Pezeshkian addressed the repeated attacks carried out Saturday morning on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
“I apologise to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran,” he said.
“I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran,” he added.
Suspension of further strikes
Pezeshkian revealed that the temporary leadership council had approved the suspension of attacks against neighbouring countries.
“The interim leadership council agreed yesterday that no more attacks will be made on neighbouring countries and no missiles will be fired unless an attack on Iran originates from those countries,” he stated.
Firm rejection of US demand
The president also dismissed the United States’ call for an unconditional surrender.
He described the demand as “a dream that they should take to their grave.”
