Iranian President Targeted in Israeli Strike
The Israeli strike on the Supreme National Security Council meeting has significant implications for the region, and the Iranian government's investigation into possible internal leaks or Israeli spies will be closely watched. The conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, with both sides suffering casualties and infrastructure damage.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was lightly wounded in an Israeli air strike on a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran, sparking an investigation into possible internal leaks or Israeli spies within the government.
The strike, which occurred on June 15, targeted the heads of the three branches of government and was carried out with six missiles, blocking escape routes and cutting off air flow. However, Iranian officials managed to escape through a pre-designated emergency hatch, with President Pezeshkian sustaining minor leg injuries during the evacuation.
This incident is part of a larger conflict between Israel and Iran, which began on June 13 with Israel's surprise attack on nuclear and military sites in Iran. The conflict has resulted in over 1,000 deaths and 5,000 injuries, and has drawn retaliatory drone and missile fire from Iran. The Iranian government has launched an investigation into the possible presence of Israeli spies, citing the accuracy of the intelligence used in the attack.
The attack on the Supreme National Security Council meeting is not an isolated incident, as President Pezeshkian was reportedly slightly injured in another Israeli attack on a secret underground facility in Tehran on June 16. The facility was targeted by six bombs, blocking all entry and exit points, ventilation system, and cutting off electricity. Pezeshkian suffered leg injuries while escaping through an emergency shaft.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has raised concerns about the stability of the region, and the targeting of the Iranian President has escalated tensions between the two nations. The investigation into the possible presence of Israeli spies within the Iranian government is ongoing, and the situation remains volatile.