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Iranian President Injured in Failed Israeli Assassination Attempt

7/13/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suffered a minor leg injury during an Israeli airstrike on June 16, which targeted a crucial meeting of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran. The strike aimed to thwart officials' escape routes, intensifying fears of infiltration. Pezeshkian boldly declared, "They tried, yes... but they failed," confirming the assassination attempt.

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In a dramatic turn of events, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suffered a minor leg injury during an Israeli airstrike on June 16, which targeted a crucial meeting of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran. The strike aimed to thwart officials' escape routes, intensifying fears of infiltration. Pezeshkian boldly declared, "They tried, yes... but they failed," confirming the assassination attempt.