Did Israel’s Attack Really Injure Iran’s President?

Did Israel’s Attack Really Injure Iran’s President?

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured in an Israeli airstrike on June 16, 2025. The attack hit a high-level meeting in Tehran. It targeted Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Pezeshkian sustained minor leg injuries.

He escaped through an emergency hatch. The strike was part of a 12-day war between Israel and Iran

Background of the Conflict

 Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran on June 13, 2025. The goal was to stop Iran’s nuclear program. Strikes hit military, nuclear, and civilian sites. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks. The conflict killed over 1,190 Iranians, per a Washington-based group.

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire ended the war on June 24. Both nations claimed victory

Details of the Attack

The airstrike occurred in western Tehran’s Shahrak-e Gharb area. Six missiles struck a secure underground facility. They targeted entry and exit points to trap occupants.

Power and ventilation systems were cut off. Pezeshkian and other officials fled via a pre-planned emergency hatch. The attack mirrored Israel’s strike on Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

Injury Confirmation

Iran’s Fars News Agency, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, confirmed Pezeshkian’s injury. The report said he sustained minor leg wounds during evacuation.

Other officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, were also present. Some suffered minor injuries. Pezeshkian himself hinted at the attack in an interview with Tucker Carlson.

He did not mention injuries then.

Was Israel Behind It?

 Israel has not officially confirmed the strike. Pezeshkian accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz denied regime change was the goal.

The attack’s precision suggests accurate intelligence, possibly from a mole. Iran is investigating potential espionage. Over 700 people have been arrested for alleged collaboration with Israel.

Iranian authorities suspect an internal leak due to the strike’s accuracy. A probe into possible Israeli spies is underway. Iran has proposed a new emergency espionage law with harsher penalties, including death.

The attack caused significant disruption, with decision-making paralyzed for 24 hours. Iran’s retaliation included over 550 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel..

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