"I personally apologise to neighbouring countries that were affected by Iran’s actions,” Iranian ‌President Masoud Pezeshkian said, urging them not to join US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran says it targeted US basesPezeshkian’s comments caused a political stir in Iran, prompting his office ​to reiterate Iran's military would respond firmly to attacks from US bases in the region. Plumes of smoke rise as strikes hit the city during the US–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Friday night, March 6, 2026. Gulf states voiced outrage that their civilian infrastructure - hotels, ports and oil facilities - was struck despite their having had no part in the US-Israeli attacks. Iranian attacks have killed 10 people ​in Israel, and at least six US service members have been ​killed.

Source: Irish Examiner March 08, 2026 00:35 UTC