Iran rejects Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lorenzo TondoMarch 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected Donald Trump's demand for Iran's "unconditional surrender" as unrealistic during a televised address. Pezeshkian also issued a rare apology to neighboring Gulf states for Iranian strikes that impacted civilian targets, stating attacks would cease unless Iran was attacked from those countries. This comes amidst escalating conflict, including reported drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Simultaneously, Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting military sites near Tehran, including Mehrabad International Airport. Iran retaliated with explosions reported above Jerusalem.

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