Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries affected by Iranian missile and drone strikes during the past week’s escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, while announcing that Tehran will halt attacks on nearby states unless it is struck first.
Gulf Economies Face Widespread Disruption After Iranian Strikes
Businesses across the Gulf are confronting significant operational and financial disruption after Iran launched coordinated strikes across multiple states in response to a joint U.S.–Israeli military operation. The attacks, which affected airports, ports, residential zones and commercial infrastructure, mark one of the most serious shocks to the region’s economic stability since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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