Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country would cease its attacks on neighboring nations unless it was hit first. He also dismissed President Donald Trump's call for an "unconditional surrender” as Operation Epic Fury continues.

President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender."

The fate of the highly enriched uranium and the options for securing it have become critical issues for the Trump administration.

Masoud Pezeshkian's apology for attacking neighboring countries was seen as "weak" and "unacceptable" by one hardliner.

Israel expanded its military operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, unleashing airstrikes that killed scores.

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.

Experts said the vessels are probably carrying a key precursor for rocket fuel, making it notable that Beijing let them sail while the U.S. and Iran are at war.

Maps, satellite images and videos show how the US-Israeli war with Iran has expanded. Strikes have been reported in more than a dozen countries in a week.

Brian McGinnis, a former Marine who was ⁠injured ⁠while protesting the U.S. and Israel's strikes ⁠on Iran, vowed on Thursday to continue his campaign for the U.S. Senate as a ​Green Party candidate. McGinnis,

By Samia Nakhoul and Parisa Hafezi March 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has told Tehran that while it favours a diplomatic settlement to Iran's conflict with the United States, continued attacks on the kingdom and its energy sector could push Riyadh to respond in kind,