DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president has apologized to Gulf neighbors as Iranian missiles and drones hit the region, suggesting Tehran’s political leadership could not exercise full command over the Islamic Republic’s armed forces. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday he told the armed forces to stop attacking nearby countries unless Iran was attacked. He still rejected U.S. calls for “unconditional surrender.” Iranian strikes triggered sirens in Bahrain and disruptions in Dubai, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones and a missile. U.S. officials have warned more intense bombing of Iran lies ahead.
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Iran’s president has rejected a U.S. call for unconditional surrender as Israeli and US airstrikes keep hitting Iran. On Saturday, Masoud Pezeshkian also apologizes to Gulf countries after Iranian missiles and drones targeted Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Oman. Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones aimed at its Shaybah oil field. Dubai International Airport halted flights after alerts, blasts and passengers sheltering in train tunnels. Israel is striking Beirut, southern Lebanon and Tehran. Officials report rising deaths in Iran, Lebanon and Israel, plus six U.S. troops killed.
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