Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the neighboring countries will no longer be targeted unless attacks originate from their territory, yet explosions are reported in Bahrain and Qatar as dramatic footage shows a drone striking Dubai International Airport
After launching more than 2,000 missiles and drones at Gulf states during the first week of the war, Iran may be shifting course.
Masoud Pezeshkian issued what he described as an apology to neighboring countries, saying Tehran had decided that “neighboring states will not be attacked unless an attack against us originates from their territory.”
“I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran,” he said.Despite the statement, reports of explosions emerged minutes later in Bahrain and Qatar. Earlier, dramatic footage circulated showing a drone striking Dubai International Airport.
Following the attack, airline giant Emirates announced it would suspend operations in the United Arab Emirates, where Dubai serves as its main hub.
“We are grateful to our people, and we must set aside our internal disagreements and defend our country,” Pezeshkian said. “The support of the Iranian people for their leadership and armed forces is what thwarts the plans of our enemies.”
Responding to comments by US President Donald Trump that “there will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender,” Pezeshkian said: “Iran’s surrender is a dream that will never come true. We will remain steadfast until our last breath to bring our country out of this crisis.”
