The Saudi newspaper Al Arabiya reported on its front page that despite Iran's apology, the bombing continued, with missiles targeting Saudi airbases, and the UAE and Bahrain reported attacks.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized on Saturday for recent missile and drone attacks on Gulf neighbors, stating that Tehran would stop the attacks unless attacks against Iran originate from the territory of these countries.
However, as the conflict entered its second week, the apology raised many questions, given that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain all reported air defense alerts and interception incidents, increasing uncertainty in the Gulf region.
"I personally apologize to neighboring countries affected by Iran's actions," Pezeshkian said in a televised speech, adding that the Iranian interim leadership council had approved a suspension of attacks on neighboring countries, unless their territories are used to launch attacks against Iran.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that a ballistic missile fired toward Prince Sultan Airbase landed in an uninhabited area, with no reports of casualties. Local authorities stated that multiple missiles and drones were intercepted, with alarms issued in several cities and instances of interference.
The UAE stated that debris from an interception caused a minor incident on the exterior wall of a tower at Dubai Port. The country added that no one was injured and the situation was under control.
The Bahraini Interior Ministry stated that an attack triggered a fire in Manama, destroying a house and other buildings. Despite Tehran's more moderate stance, ongoing interception operations have left regional officials questioning whether this apology is a genuine effort to ease tensions or merely a change in rhetoric.
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