Tehran, Iran | July 13, 2025— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suffered a minor leg injury during an Israeli missile strike last month that targeted a high-level security meeting in western Tehran, Iranian state media confirmed on Saturday.

According to Fars News Agency, the Israeli missile strike took place on June 16, 2025, at a secure underground section of a government building where the Supreme National Security Council was convening. The council included top Iranian officials, such as the heads of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

“The attack occurred before noon on Monday, June 16, while the Supreme National Security Council was in session with senior leadership present,” reported Fars. “The attackers launched six missiles that targeted the building’s entrances and exits.”

Strategic Strike Resembled Assassination Tactics

The Israeli missile strike appeared to mimic tactics previously used in a failed assassination attempt on Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, by aiming to block escape routes and cut off airflow. Six missiles slammed into key access points of the building, trapping those inside. Fortunately, the Iranian leadership had a pre-planned emergency exit, through which they managed to escape.

During the chaotic evacuation, President Pezeshkian sustained a leg injury, though he successfully exited the facility. Fars emphasized that despite the targeted nature of the attack, no fatalities occurred among the top officials present.

Accuracy of Attack Raises Suspicions of Internal Leak

Iranian intelligence officials suspect that the precise execution of the Israeli missile strike may have been aided by an internal leak. Investigations are now underway to identify a possible insider who might have tipped off Israeli intelligence about the confidential meeting’s time and location.

So far, Iranian authorities have arrested over 700 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel during the ongoing conflict. In response, Tehran has also introduced a new emergency espionage law, which proposes harsher punishments, including the death penalty, for those found guilty of spying.

Conflicting Statements on the President’s Condition

Although state media confirmed the President’s injury, official Iranian channels initially downplayed the incident. In contrast, during a recent interview with American political commentator Tucker Carlson, President Pezeshkian openly accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him.

“They did try [to assassinate me], yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed,” Pezeshkian stated, without specifically acknowledging the injury.

This statement contradicted earlier remarks made by IRGC General Mohsen Rezaei, who told Iranian state TV that “Israel struck six points at the location where the Supreme National Security Council was meeting, but not the slightest harm was done to any of its members.”

Context: Israel-Iran Conflict in June 2025

The Israeli missile strike occurred during a 12-day armed conflict between Israel and Iran, which erupted on June 13, 2025. Israel launched airstrikes on multiple Iranian military, nuclear, and civilian sites, which resulted in at least 606 deaths and over 5,300 injuries, according to Iran’s Health Ministry.

In retaliation, Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Israeli cities and military targets, killing at least 29 people and injuring over 3,400, according to figures from Hebrew University in Israel.

The conflict ultimately ended on June 24, after a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect. Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high, especially following revelations about the Israeli missile strike targeting Iran’s core leadership.

Media and International Reaction

Fars News Agency criticized Western and Israeli-affiliated media outlets for failing to highlight what it called a “blatant act of state terrorism.” The agency condemned international silence, contrasting it with the global attention received by Iranian religious rulings against Western leaders like Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Several independent and international news agencies, including Reuters, The Jerusalem Post, Anadolu Agency (AA), Dawn, and the Middle East Monitor, have since verified the report. These outlets confirmed that President Pezeshkian was lightly injured in the Israeli missile strike on June 16 or June 17, 2025, in Tehran.

Conclusion

The Israeli missile strike on Tehran’s high-security facility in June 2025 marks a significant escalation in regional tensions. While the immediate threat has subsided due to the ceasefire, the targeting of Iran’s top leadership has raised serious questions about *internal security, intelligence vulnerabilities, and the future of Middle Eastern diplomacy.