Rose McGowan defends tweet apologising to Iran after strike

Rose McGowan's tweet that apologised on behalf of the US to Iran for "disrespecting their flag and people" in the wake of an airstrike that killed the country's top general was not anti-American, the actress said in the face of harsh criticism.

"I don't support Iran over America. I want America to be better," McGowan said during an exclusive interview with The Associated Press on Friday.

Her tweet read: "Dear #Iran, The USA has disrespected your country, your flag, your people. 52% of us humbly apologize. We want peace with your nation. We are being held hostage by a terrorist regime. We do not know how to escape. Please do not kill us."
"So, I just thought I would do something a little strange or unusual... bloodshed should be avoided if you can," she said. "And I kind of just thought, what if I take a really bizarre way around this. A very strange thought, I understand."