Published: Mar 07, 2026, 21:30 IST | Updated: Mar 07, 2026, 21:30 IST
In an explosive statement, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is “no longer the bully of the Middle East” after Tehran reportedly apologized to neighbouring Gulf states amid the ongoing US‑Israel conflict in West Asia. Trump said Iran had been “beat to hell” by relentless strikes and suggested its recent diplomatic moves were effectively a form of surrender, a position that Iran’s leadership has denied.