Iranian President Injured in Alleged Israeli Airstrike Attempt

• Iran’s President Pezeshkian injured in Israeli airstrike last month.
• Iran begins investigation into potential moles within the government.
• Israeli airstrike targeted meeting of top Iranian officials in Tehran.

Iran Initiates Investigation After Attack on President

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian was reported to have sustained minor leg injuries during an Israeli airstrike, as detailed in a report released by the Iranian news agency Fars. This incident, which took place on the morning of June 16, has sparked a significant investigation by Iranian officials to identify potential infiltrators within the nation’s highest levels of power. According to an unnamed Iranian source cited by Al Jazeera, the assassination attempt on Pezeshkian will not go unanswered, with strong assertions made that Israel will face repercussions for its actions.

Details Emerge About the Airstrike’s Execution

The airstrike targeted crucial entry and exit points of a building located in western Tehran, where key members of the Iranian government, including Pezeshkian and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, were attending a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council. Reports indicate that six bombs or missiles were utilized in the attack, deliberately aimed at blocking escape routes and undermining the air circulation within the building. In what seems to be a calculated operation, the attack drew parallels to the previous elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, further heightening tensions in the region.

Pezeshkian Speaks Out on Assassination Attempt

Despite the chaos, officials managed to escape through a pre-arranged emergency exit as the airstrike resulted in a temporary power outage on the affected floor. Following the operation, the reports revealed that several officials sustained minor injuries while escaping. Pezeshkian himself has not shied away from expressing his belief that this was an assassination attempt orchestrated by Israel; during a recent interview, he bluntly asserted that they had indeed tried to kill him, although they failed.

The Israeli airstrike aimed at President Pezeshkian marks a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel, prompting Iran to launch a profound investigation into potential moles within its ranks. As the situation unfolds, the response from Iran suggests that they are poised to take action against Israel for this alleged violation. With both military leaders and officials making statements regarding the attack, the situation remains delicate and unpredictable between the two nations.