Iran president rejects U.S. demand, apologizes for strikes on neighbors as war widens
Mar 7th 2026
Pezeshkian apologized for recent Iranian strikes on neighboring countries, ordered their halt unless Iran is attacked, and blamed miscommunication after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as U.S. and Israeli strikes and Iranian attacks on Gulf states continue to expand the conflict.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian called U.S. demands for an unconditional surrender a 'dream' and refused to comply.