Tehran makes an unusual apology to neighbouring states...

[PeaceWave]

"I personally apologize to neighboring countries that were affected by Iran’s actions,” Iranian ‌President Masoud Pezeshkian said, urging them not to join U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-war-enters-second-week-trump-demands-unconditional-surrender-2026-03-07/

Pezeshkian’s comments caused a political stir in Iran, prompting his office ​to reiterate Iran's military would respond firmly to attacks from U.S. bases in the region. Hamid Rasai, a hardline cleric and lawmaker, wrote on X, "Mr Pezeshkian, your stance was unprofessional, weak and unacceptable".

This was a remarkable exchange in that it suggests that Iran's religious leadership has been the driving force behind Iranian military strikes against its own neighbors. Whether that same religious leadership has also been the driving force behind Iran's nuclear aspirations is unclear but would align.

[leftstreet]

1. Diplomatic gesture with a big "if"

What Reuters conveniently leaves out is the part where he says unless the attacks originate from those countries

LOL so THAT'S why Trump's been trying to say Iran "surrendered"

morons

[EX500rider]

2. Smart man does not want the Gulf States + Saudi + Azerbaijani joining in the attacks