Iranian President Suffers Injury During Conflict with Israel - Iranian President Suffers Wounds in Clash with Israel Military Forces
In an unprecedented turn of events, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained leg injuries during an Israeli airstrike on the Supreme National Security Council meeting in Tehran on June 16, 2025. The attack, reported by the Iranian news agency Fars, targeted the lower floors of a building in western Tehran where senior officials were gathered[1][2].
The strike involved six bombs or missiles hitting access and entry points of the building, which appeared intended to trap those inside. Despite power being cut off, the officials managed to escape through an emergency hatch, during which Pezeshkian and others sustained leg injuries[1].
In an interview with US talk show host Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian revealed that Israel had attempted to bomb their meeting based on intelligence from spies[1]. The President's revelation comes amidst growing concerns in Iran about potential new attacks.
The war between Iran and Israel, which began on June 13, saw both countries incur casualties, including civilians. Israel had initiated the war by targeting nationwide sites, including nuclear facilities, a week before the attack on the National Security Council[2]. Iran retaliated with rocket attacks, and the US intervened in the conflict a week later by bombing three of Iran's most important nuclear sites.
After twelve days of war, an unexpected ceasefire was declared. However, the incident at the National Security Council complex has left a lasting impact, with Iranian media circulating a video purporting to show the bombings on a mountain slope in the west of the capital and metropolis Tehran.
In the interview, Pezeshkian also spoke of a possible intelligence leak and speculation about the infiltration of an agent, also reported by the Fars agency. The attack on the National Security Council complex occurred during a crisis meeting, adding to the gravity of the situation.
This incident underscores the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential risks involved in such conflicts. As the world watches, the hope is for a peaceful resolution and an end to the violence.
[1] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Injured in Israeli Airstrike on National Security Council - Fars News Agency, June 17, 2025. [2] Israel-Iran Conflict: A Timeline of Events - BBC News, June 28, 2025.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive related to the protection of workers from the risks posed by the escalating tensions and exposure to carcinogens arising from war-and-conflicts, such as the current Israel-Iran conflict.
Meanwhile, the politics surrounding the Iran-Israel war and the subsequent ceasefire have dominated general-news headlines, with ongoing speculation about potential intelligence leaks and infiltration of agents.
