India, March 8 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised on Saturday to neighbouring countries affected by Tehran's recent attacks, even as Iranian missiles and drones reportedly continued flying toward Gulf Arab States - a development that has raised concerns about the extent of civilian leadership's control over the country's armed forces.

In his statement, Pezeshkian expressed regret over the strikes on regional countries and attempted to reassure neighbouring nations that Iran did not intend to destabilise the wider region. The apology appeared aimed at calming tensions with Gulf Arab States that fear being drawn deeper into the conflict.

However, the continuation of military operations despite the apology suggested that Iran...