Iranian President’s Apology to Neighboring Gulf States Showcases Leadership Rifts NYT Par : Leily Nikounazar and Aaron Boxerman 7 mars 2026 à 19:02 Masoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian president, apologized for Iranian strikes on Gulf states before backtracking after criticism from other Iranian leaders. Despite his remarks, Iran has continued its attacks. © Dave Sanders for The New York TimesPresident Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, in September.