Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hardened his stance after briefly apologising for attacks on Gulf neighbours, warning that Tehran will retaliate if pressured. Fresh explosions were reported across the Middle East as tensions rose between Iran, the US and Israel. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian appeared to harden his position on Sunday, a day after offering an apology to neighbouring Gulf countries over attacks linked to Tehran. “The enemy has misinterpreted my words,” he said, adding that Iran would not remain passive if it was attacked. Attacks and Explosions Reported Across GulfDespite the earlier conciliatory tone, tensions in the region continued to escalate.

Source: dna March 08, 2026 16:40 UTC