Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public video apology to neighboring Persian Gulf countries regarding recent retaliatory strikes his nation conducted against Israeli and U.S. targets in the Middle East.

In the video statement, Pezeshkian expressed regret to Iran's regional neighbors for the military actions and provided assurances about future Iranian military policy in the region.

The Iranian president stated that Iran would cease striking other Persian Gulf nations unless his country is attacked first, signaling a potential shift toward a more defensive military posture regarding regional neighbors.

The apology comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Iran has conducted strikes against what it characterizes as Israeli and U.S. military targets in response to previous actions.

The video represents an unusual diplomatic overture from Iran's leadership to Gulf states, many of which have expressed concerns about regional stability amid escalating conflicts involving Iranian forces and their regional adversaries.