Inside StoryAn apology comes from Iran’s president, yet missiles are still hitting neighbours.Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states – despite an apology by the president to Iran’s neighbours.Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure.Who’s in control in Iran – and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?Presenter: James BaysGuests:John Brennan – Former director of the Central Intelligence Agency under the administration of US President Barack ObamaBader Al-Saif – Professor at Kuwait University and fellow at Chatham House, specialising in Middle East history and politicsTrita Parsi – Executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftPublished On 8 Mar 2026
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Who’s in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks?
On March 8, 2026, a news report examined escalating tensions between Iran and Gulf states. Despite a public apology from the Iranian president, attacks involving missiles have continued, striking civilian targets like airports and critical infrastructure in neighboring countries.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-08 · 22:10 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 8, 2026, a news report examined escalating tensions between Iran and Gulf states. Despite a public apology from the Iranian president, attacks involving missiles have continued, striking civilian targets like airports and critical infrastructure in neighboring countries. The report questions who holds the true power within Iran amid these conflicting signals. Experts John Brennan, Bader Al-Saif, and Trita Parsi discussed the situation, focusing on how Gulf states might respond to the ongoing attacks. The analysis sought to understand the motivations behind the attacks and the potential reactions from affected nations.
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Bader Al-Saif is a Professor at Kuwait University and fellow at Chatham House.
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John Brennan is a former director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Iran's president issued an apology to Iran's neighbours.
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Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states.
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Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure.
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Full report
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John Brennan person
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Trita Parsi person
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Central Intelligence Agency organization · Context
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James Bays person
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Bader Al-Saif person
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Middle East location · Context
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Barack Obama person · Context
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Chatham House organization · Context
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Kuwait University organization · Context
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United States location · Context
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