Iranian media disclosed that President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a minor leg injury during an Israeli airstrike targeting a Supreme National Security Council meeting on June 16, 2025, according to Fars News, a media outlet linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The attack, which involved six missiles or bombs aimed at the building’s entry and exit points, sought to trap senior officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, who were present alongside Pezeshkian.

The strikes caused a power outage on the targeted floor, but the officials escaped via an emergency route, with Pezeshkian and others suffering only minor injuries. Fars News compared the precision of the attack to Israel’s targeting of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, prompting Iranian authorities to investigate potential espionage. Senior IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei recently confirmed on state television that Israel struck six locations hosting the Security Council meeting, though no council members were seriously harmed.

In an interview with American host Tucker Carlson, President Pezeshkian accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him, stating, “Yes, they really tried — but they failed.” The incident has heightened tensions, with Iran’s investigation into the attack’s intelligence accuracy underscoring concerns over security breaches. As the region grapples with escalating conflicts, Pezeshkian’s narrow escape marks a significant moment in Iran-Israel relations.