Iran’s president apologizes for regional strikes as missiles and drones still hit Gulf cities

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian apologized Saturday for Iranian missile and drone attacks on neighboring Gulf Arab states — even as missiles and drones continued pounding cities in the region. His remarks highlighted a lack of clear control by Iran’s political leadership over its military forces amid the widening conflict. Sirens sounded and interceptions were reported over Jerusalem as attacks persisted, and flights were disrupted at major airports such as Dubai International. The apology followed a week of heavy fighting that began after an airstrike killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and led both Israel and the United States to intensify air operations against Iranian targets. U.S. President Donald Trump rejected calls for Iran to surrender, warning that more Iranian officials could become targets of expanded strikes.