Power ShiftSunday, March 8, 2026

Iran-Israel War Escalates as Pezeshkian Apologizes to Gulf States Then Backtracks

Sourced from 7 publications

•Pezeshkian apologized to Gulf nations and conditionally promised to stop strikes unless those countries were the source of attacks on Iran, but backtracked after hardliner criticism.
•Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps struck the U.S. naval base in Bahrain, and explosions were reported over Dubai and Doha despite the apology.
•Israel struck 16 Iranian aircraft at Tehran International Airport as the two nations traded direct attacks.
•Pezeshkian rejected U.S. demands for unconditional surrender, calling it an unrealizable dream, according to NPR.
•The Trump administration approved a $151 million arms sale to Israel and warned of potential targeting of additional senior Iranian officials.

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independent

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The Guardian

Iran fires at Gulf neighbours as president’s apology draws criticism at home

France24

Iran keeps targeting Gulf States despite president's apology

France24

Iranian president promises to halt strikes on Gulf countries after apologies

France24

Iranian President’s Apology to Neighboring Gulf States Showcases Leadership Rift...

New York Times

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The Guardian

Iran's president defies U.S. demands while apologizing for strikes on neighbors

NPR News

Iran's president apologises for air strikes on Gulf countries in state TV addres...

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Iran’s president apologises for attacking neighbouring countries

Al Jazeera

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