Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries for attacks launched by Iran during the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.
In a statement, Pezeshkian said Tehran regrets the strikes that affected neighbouring nations and assured that Iran would not target them again unless attacks against Iran originate from their territories.
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“I apologise to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran. 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 said.
However, the Iranian president firmly stated that Iran would not surrender despite growing international pressure.
“The enemies must take their wish for the surrender of the Iranian people to their graves,” Pezeshkian said.
Iran has been launching missile strikes for nearly a week following the killing of Ali Khamenei. Several strikes reportedly hit Gulf locations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, with videos circulating online showing large-scale destruction.
The conflict escalated after coordinated airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel on February 28 under an operation named Operation Epic Fury. The strikes targeted several Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, following stalled nuclear negotiations and allegations that Iran had resumed nuclear activities.
During the strikes in Tehran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed at his compound. Reports said his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter also died in the attack. His wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, later succumbed to injuries sustained during the airstrikes.
The situation in the region remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue alongside ongoing military developments.
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