Iran apologises to Gulf but war still rages across region

"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.

A protester takes part in a demonstration organised by CND, Stop the War, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Muslim Association of Britain, Palestinian Forum in Britain and Friends of Al-Aqsa, at the US Embassy in London to call for an end to attacks on Iran. Picture: Maja Smiejkowska/PA Wire

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 - 18:24

Maya Gebeily, Humeyra Pamuk and Alexander Cornwell

Israel and Iran traded attacks as the Middle East war entered a second week on Saturday, while Tehran made an unusual apology to neighbouring states, apparently seeking to calm regional anger at Iranian strikes on Gulf civilian targets.

"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.