On June 15, 2025, Israel launched an airstrike on a secret underground facility in Tehran during a high-level meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, where Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was present. The Israeli strike, as reported by Iran’s Fars News Agency, targeted all six entry and exit points of the site, disrupting power and ventilation systems. The president sustained minor leg injuries while escaping through an emergency shaft.
This development confirms speculation that surfaced during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, which began on June 13. At the time, videos on social media showed repeated strikes in northwest Tehran, but the target remained unclear. Pezeshkian publicly accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him during a July 7 interview, adding weight to earlier reports.
According to Iranian sources, the targeted meeting involved key decision-makers. Israel has not issued an official comment on the claim, although Defense Minister Israel Katz denied any goal of regime change. Reports also suggest Ayatollah Khamenei was an intended target but was moved to a secure location during the initial wave of attacks.
The broader conflict included Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, killing over 1,060 people. Iran responded with drone and missile strikes, causing 29 deaths in Israel. On June 22, U.S. forces, under President Donald Trump, conducted coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
The confirmation of the Israeli attack on the Iranian president incident adds a new dimension to the already tense situation. Despite a ceasefire brokered on June 23, tensions remain high. Iran is investigating possible intelligence breaches linked to the precision of the strike. The event continues to dominate regional discourse as nuclear talks remain uncertain.
