Iran sends conflicting signals on war, highlighting split between leaders looking to de-escalate vs. hard-liners bent on fighting the U.S. and Israel

Iran is sending mixed signals about its military intentions, with President Pezeshkian apologizing to neighboring countries while Iran simultaneously launches missiles and drones toward Gulf Arab states. This highlights internal divisions between Iranian leaders seeking de-escalation and hardliners pushing for confrontation with the U.S. and Israel.