Iran apologizes to Gulf neighbors but drone hits Dubai airport, explosions reported in Bahrain, Qatar

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, has apologized to several Gulf countries after missile and drone attacks triggered concern across the region. The apology came after reports that Iranian strikes and military actions affected neighboring nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. In a statement, Pezeshkian said Iran does not want the conflict to spread to neighboring countries and expressed regret over the tensions created by the military escalation. He stressed that Iran’s actions were part of its response to attacks against the country but insisted that Tehran has no intention of targeting friendly Gulf nations. The statement comes as the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, raising fears of a wider regional war. Several Gulf countries have called for restraint and diplomatic dialogue to prevent further escalation. Regional leaders are closely monitoring the situation, while international powers have urged all sides to avoid actions that could push the region into a broader conflict