Iranian state-affiliated media Fars News reported that during a Supreme National Security Council meeting in Tehran on June 15, Israel attempted to assassinate Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the parliament speaker, and the head of the judiciary. The president sustained minor injuries to his leg, while other officials escaped the missile attack. Investigations are underway to determine if Israeli intelligence obtained details of the meeting through espionage. The attack resembled previous strikes targeting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Israel has not commented, though Pezeshkian recently confirmed he had survived an assassination attempt.

The Nobel Committee has reported that Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has received direct and indirect death threats from Iranian government agents. The threats warn of “physical elimination” if she continues her international advocacy for democracy and human rights. Mohammadi has long opposed the widespread use of the death penalty and mandatory dress codes for women in Iran. She has faced repeated arrests and imprisonment for her activism.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei personally directed Iran’s counterattack against Israel from a war command center, according to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Ghalibaf said Khamenei appointed a new commander within an hour of the strike and gave direct orders. He reiterated the missile strikes had over 90% accuracy and neutralized Israeli military infrastructure. He characterized the ceasefire as a result of Israeli and U.S. failure, not diplomacy.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has claimed that more than 500 Israelis were killed and 3,520 injured in recent military clashes between Iran and Israel. Ghalibaf stated that Iranian missile strikes had an accuracy rate of over 90%, rendering Israeli military and air defense installations inoperable. He emphasized that the ceasefire was not due to Iranian flexibility, but rather Israeli military failure. Ghalibaf also criticized U.S. involvement in the conflict, calling it dishonest and demanding compensation from Washington.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told EU President Antonio Costa that any future attack on Iran will provoke a stronger and more precise retaliation. The statement came during a phone call, amid rising tensions following an IAEA report revealing Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. After Israel’s air strikes and subsequent missile attacks from Iran, the conflict ended with US intervention. Tehran criticized the UN nuclear agency’s report as biased, accusing it of providing Israel justification for its actions.

Despite heavy U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, approximately 60% of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remains undamaged and securely stored in special containers controlled by Iranian scientists. While many centrifuges were destroyed, the enriched uranium supply is believed to be sufficient for nuclear bomb development. The operation reportedly delayed Iran’s nuclear program by up to two years. U.S. and Israeli officials emphasize the strikes’ success, but warn of potential future attacks if Iran attempts to recover lost capabilities.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran will only resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the organization avoids what he called "double standards." His remarks come amid strained relations with the IAEA following recent attacks by Israel and the United States.

Pezeshkian accused the agency of biased behavior and misrepresenting Iran’s peaceful nuclear program. He warned that any future aggression would be met with a much stronger response from Iran.

Iran has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand to restart nuclear negotiations, with Tehran confirming that it has not requested any talks with the United States. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, stated that no meeting request has been made by Iran to Washington.

Previously, Trump and his Middle East envoy had claimed that discussions between Iran and the U.S. would take place in Norway. Last month, amid heightened tensions, Iran’s military and nuclear facilities were targeted in multiple Israeli strikes. In retaliation, Iran launched “Operation True Promise Three.” After 12 days of clashes, a ceasefire was agreed upon on June 24, temporarily easing the hostilities.

The Iranian government has confirmed that at least 1,060 people have died in the recent conflict with Israel, and the death toll may rise to over 1,100.
In an interview with state television, Saeed Ohadi, head of the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, revealed that many of the injured remain in critical condition.
Twelve days of Israeli airstrikes reportedly caused extensive damage to Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure. Following the ceasefire, Tehran has gradually started disclosing the scale of the destruction.
According to Human Rights Activists, among the 1,190 reported fatalities, 436 were civilians.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has called for Israel and the United States to be held accountable for attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning of regional and global consequences if ignored. Speaking at the BRICS summit in Brazil, Araqchi condemned the strikes as violations of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The BRICS nations expressed support for Iran and condemned the attacks as breaches of international law. Recent conflict between Israel and Iran led to significant casualties on both sides before a US-mediated ceasefire.

Iran has deported more than 300,000 Afghan migrants since early June, with a total of over 900,000 deported in 2025 so far, according to the International Organization for Migration. The UN reported Iran set a July 6 deadline for Afghans to leave. Many returned through the Islam Qala border in Herat. Returnees report increased pressure and harsh treatment in Iran, especially after an attack in Tehran. Afghan authorities are urging Iran to treat migrants humanely, while human rights groups warn mass deportations risk destabilizing Afghanistan.

At the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, member states condemned Israel’s unprovoked military attacks on Iran, calling them violations of international law. In a joint statement, the alliance expressed serious concern over strikes on civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities. Analysts see this unified stance as a major diplomatic victory for Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that failure to hold Israel accountable could have regional consequences. He also accused the U.S. and Israel of breaching the NPT and UN Resolution 2231.

An IRGC adviser has stated that Iran has the military capability to fire missiles at Israel daily for two years without depleting its stockpiles. Major General Ebrahim Jabbari said Iran's underground missile bases and warehouses remain largely undisclosed, showcasing only a fraction of its defense capacity. He made the remarks amid recent Iran-Israel tensions that escalated into direct attacks, including U.S. involvement. A ceasefire was later announced, with both Israel and Iran claiming strategic success and halting further conflict.

Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military advisor in Iran, stated that the country is fully prepared to respond to any enemy attack. Speaking at a Muharram commemorative event, he revealed that Iran’s naval forces, Quds Force, and main army units have not yet directly entered combat. Thousands of missiles and drones have been manufactured and securely stockpiled for use if necessary.

On the sidelines of the BRICS summit held in Brazil, prominent anti-Zionist religious leader Rabbi Israel David Weiss met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. During the meeting, Weiss reaffirmed solidarity with the Iranian people and condemned Israeli aggression. Prior to this, he visited the Iranian embassy in Brazil and signed a memorial book honoring martyrs.