Iran defies US demands for surrender but apologises for strikes on neighbours

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 7, 2026 at 11:18 AM

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On March 7, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US demands for Iran's unconditional surrender, calling it unrealistic. In a televised address, he apologized for recent Iranian attacks on neighboring Gulf states, attributing them to miscommunication and a loss of command and control following the death of Iran's supreme leader. Despite the apology and promise to halt attacks, intense Iranian fire continued to target Gulf Arab states. This occurred amidst ongoing air strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran. The Iranian president stated that the country's leadership council was addressing the situation with the armed forces.

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