Israeli Strike on Iran: President Injured, Claims of Assassination Attempt

An alleged Israeli air strike in Tehran resulted in minor leg injuries to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to reports. The attack targeted a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council on June 15. A high-ranking Iranian official said the aim of the strike was to eliminate the leaders of the government’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The attack, which involved six missiles, was intended to prevent escape. Iranian officials escaped through an emergency exit, with the president sustaining injuries during the evacuation. Iranian authorities are investigating potential Israeli spies. Pezeshkian has claimed in an interview that Israel attempted to assassinate him. The attack is a continuation of events, including a prior bombing campaign and retaliatory strikes, culminating in a US-brokered ceasefire.