In an unprecedented development, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sustained leg injuries in a suspected Israeli airstrike. This marks the first time an Iranian president has been wounded by Israeli offensive actions on Iranian territory.
The attack reportedly occurred last month during a meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This incident intensifies concerns about increasing Israeli airstrikes within Iran, particularly following the escalation of tensions in April, when Iran launched a massive drone and missile offensive against Israel.
The Israeli Air Force is known for conducting clandestine operations against significant targets in Iran, including those linked to the country’s nuclear program and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions. The suspected June attack is being seen as part of a retaliatory wave, further escalating tensions between the two nations.
This incident could mark a turning point in Iran-Israel relations and may significantly impact Middle East security dynamics, given that it’s the first instance of a sitting Iranian president being directly targeted in an airstrike.
