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Five Dead in Judiciary Building Attack Southeast of Iran: Mizan

Bloomberg

26-07-2025

Bloomberg

Five Dead in Judiciary Building Attack Southeast of Iran: Mizan

Five people were killed and 13 injured in an attack on Iran's judiciary headquarters in Zahedan in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province on Saturday, the judiciary's Mizan news agency reported. Mizan said the 'terrorist attack' had concluded but casualties could rise. It described the attack as involving firearms and grenades. Separately, Fars News said the separatist group Jaish al-Adl claimed responsibility and three of its members were killed in the attack.

Memri

21-07-2025

Politics
Memri

Iranian Majlis National Security Council Deputy Chair Mahmoud Nabavian: 'Before The Iranian Attack [On The U.S. CENTCOM Base In Qatar], The Americans... Proposed The "Location" Of A [Different U.S.] M

In a July 13, 2025 interview with the Iranian Fars News agency, which is close to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), Majlis National Security Council Deputy Chair Mahmoud Nabavian discussed the Qatar-mediated behind-the-scenes contacts between the U.S. and Iran prior to Iran's June 23, 2025 attack on the U.S. CENTCOM base in Qatar. According to Nabavian, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had sent a message to the Iranians stating that Israel was about to attack Iran but that the Americans were not involved in this. He added that Rubio asked Iran not to attack the U.S. Iran, said Nabavian, had also informed Qatar prior to its June 23 attack on the U.S. CENTCOM base in Qatar, that came the day after the U.S. bombing of the nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. According to him, the Qataris had replied that they and Iran were "in this together" and had also conveyed a message from the Americans proposing that Iran attack a U.S. base in a different country, which Iran rejected. He clarified: "The Americans sent specific coordinates to strike such-and-such a base, but we targeted the base that we saw fit, not the one that the U.S. had proposed." He added that Iran had attacked the U.S. CENTCOM base, "the most important American base in Qatar – that is how humiliated the U.S. was." He also said that after Iran's June 23 attack on the base, the U.S. had repeatedly begged Iran not to retaliate, and that a ceasefire would be reached. "When we attacked... the Americans again contacted us and asked us to stop. For the tenth time, perhaps the twentieth, they begged us... The Iranian people must know that the Americans truly begged, in the full sense of the word." The following is a translation of statements made by Nabavian in the July 13 interview, and of boasts by the IRGC-Affiliated Tasnim News Agency about the damage Iran caused the U.S., ridiculing President Trump: Navabian: The U.S. Warned Us In Advance About Israel's Attacks And About Its Own Bombing Of Our Nuclear Sites; "Victory Is Inscribed On The Foreheads Of The Iranian People, And Defeat Is Etched Upon The Face Of The Global Heresy" In the interview, Nabavian noted that the Iranians had made it clear that they would not agree to a ceasefire before retaliating against the U.S. for the June 22 bombing. He said that U.S. Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff had contacted the Iranians with the message that the U.S. and Israel wanted a ceasefire and added that this was the tenth or maybe the 20th time that they had begged for this. He concluded by saying that the Iranian people had stood up to all of NATO and won, stating: "Victory is inscribed on the foreheads of the Iranian people, and defeat is etched upon the face of the global heresy." To view this clip on MEMRI TV, click here or below: Navabian's Statements, As Published By Saed News: "The Iranian People Need To Know That The Americans 'Begged,' In The Full Sense Of The Word"; "The Iranian Nation Faced Down All Of NATO, And Triumphed – We Will Surely Defeat The Enemy As Well" The following is a translation of the main points of Navabian's statements from a July 13 report published by the Iranian Saed News website: "... Before the Iranian attack, the Americans sent a message through one of the countries in the region [Qatar] and even proposed the 'location' of a [U.S.] military base to be attacked... On Saturday afternoon [June 21, sic], the day before Iran's response[sic], one of the countries in the region contacted Iran and conveyed a message from the Americans. The same Americans who attacked us and threatened to retaliate harshly if Iran responded were now sending a message in which they begged, 'Although you want to respond, don't strike us.' "On the night of Israel's attack [Secretary of State Marco] Rubio contacted one of the ministers of the countries of the region, who in turn sent a message to our foreign minister [Abbas Araghchi] stating that 'Israel wants to attack, but we (the Americans) are not involved, don't attack us.' "The very next day [June 22], Sunday morning, the Americans sent another message saying, 'If you are going to attack, come strike [an]other of our bases, we have no problem!' It was as if they wanted to involve us in a theatrical scenario. When we told the Qataris where the target was, they said, 'Wait, let's consult with the Americans,' and then the Americans sent specific coordinates for striking a particular base. "But we targeted a base that we saw fit – not the one that the U.S. had proposed. The important [CENTCOM] American air base [Al-Udeid] in Qatar, that is one of their most important operational centers in the Middle East, was the focus [of our attack]. "Prior to the attack, the Americans said clearly that if we responded, they would respond forcefully [in turn]. But when we attacked, they changed their tune, and they called back and asked [for us] to stop. Ten times, maybe 20, they begged us. The Iranian people need to know that the Americans 'begged,' in the full sense of the word. "I swear before God, the Iranian nation faced down all of NATO, and triumphed. We will surely defeat the enemy as well. Victory is inscribed upon the foreheads of the Iranian people – and defeat is etched upon the face of the global heresy [the West]."[1] IRGC-Affiliated Tasnim News Agency Magazine Boasts Of Iran's Attack On CENTCOM Base, Ridicules President Trump Over Damage It Caused The previous day, July 12, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency's magazine published a cartoon on its cover page mocking U.S. President Trump. It boasted about Iran's attack on the CENTCOM base and said that it had significantly damaged an American strategic weapon – referring apparently to a geodesic dome used for secure communications that was reported destroyed.[2] The cartoon depicted a blinded Trump with geodesic domes for eyes titled "Did you see what happened?"[3] Tasnim magazine cover page ( July 12, 2025)

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian injured during Israel's attacks

The Independent

14-07-2025

Politics
The Independent

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian injured during Israel's attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured during an Israeli attack on Iran last month, according to Iran's state Fars news agency. In an attack on June 16, six bombs targeted a secret underground facility in Tehran where Pezeshkian was attending an emergency Supreme National Security Council meeting, according to Fars, which is close to the revolutionary guard. The report has not been independently verified. Pezeshkian was lightly injured in the leg but escaped through an emergency shaft. All six entry and exit points and the ventilation system were blocked and the facilitiy's power cut out. Iran is reported to be investigating possible Israeli infiltration. It has not commented of the Fars report. The attack came on the fourth day of a 12-day war Israel launched against Iran in June, that raised fears of a broader regional conflict. At least 1,190 Iranians were killed in Israeli strikes, a Washington-based human rights group estimates, injuring another 4,475 people. Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites during the campaign, citing concerns that Tehran was nearing the development of a nuclear weapon, which Iran denies. Iran says its enrichment of uranium is peaceful. Iran retaliated with aerial attacks on Israel while the United States joined the campaign with strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The two sides agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, announced by President Donald Trump on June 23, to end hostilities. Both Israel and Iran have claimed victory in the war after the fragile ceasefire was declared. The Supreme National Security Council is Iran's primary decision-making body after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. At the start of the war, Israel killed top IRGC and military commanders. Iran was caught by surprise, with its leaders in decision-making paralysis for 24 hours after the attack. Israeli officials said the Supreme Leader was also a target but they lost track of him when he was moved to a secure location. Israel will strike Iran again if it is threatened by Tehran, Defence Minister Israel Katz said last Thursday.

Iran President injured in 'Israeli' strike during war: state media

Roya News

13-07-2025

Politics
Roya News

Iran President injured in 'Israeli' strike during war: state media

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was lightly wounded in his leg in an 'Israeli' strike on a meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council meeting last month during the 12-day war, Iran's IRGC-affiliated Fars News outlet reports. The report says 'Israel' attempted to assassinate the parliament speaker and the head of the judiciary in the strike. All of the officials managed to escape the strike via an emergency hatch, after six missiles were used to block the exits to the building where the meeting was conducted.

Iran arrests 26 for ‘acts of sabotage' in helping Israel war

News24

26-06-2025

Politics
News24

Iran arrests 26 for ‘acts of sabotage' in helping Israel war

Iran's intelligence services have arrested 26 people, accusing them of collaborating with Israel, state media Fars news agency reported, days after a ceasefire between the two countries was announced. 'These individuals were identified as operatives and deceived participants in the recent imposed war by the Zionist regime have been arrested by the Intelligence Organisation of the Hazrat Vali Asr Corps,' Iranian state media Fars news agency said on Wednesday. 'Most of them have confessed to their actions, including anti-security activities, spreading public anxiety, and acts of sabotage,' it added, citing a statement by the organisation. The arrest came after Israel's military chief said on Wednesday that its commandos had operated secretly inside Iran during the countries' 12-day war, as its spy chief also hailed assistance from US intelligence. 'We achieved full control over Iranian airspace and in every location where we chose to operate,' Israeli chief of staff Eyal Zamir had said in a televised address. 'This was made possible thanks to, among other things, coordination and tactical deception carried out by our air force and ground commando units,' he added. 'The forces operated in secret deep within enemy territory and created operational freedom of action for us.' Iran said on Wednesday that it executed three men accused of spying for Israel. Tehran regularly announces the arrest and execution of agents suspected of working for foreign intelligence services, including its arch-foe Israel. Both countries have claimed victory in the conflict since a ceasefire went into effect on Tuesday. China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending. Beijing has long sought to present the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a counterweight to Western-led power blocs and has pushed to strengthen collaboration between its member countries in politics, security, trade and science. The Qingdao meeting of the organisation's top defence officials comes as a fledgling ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds. Kin Cheung/Pool/Getty Images It is also being held the day after a summit of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) leaders in The Hague, where members agreed to ramp up their defence spending to satisfy US President Donald Trump. Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun framed Thursday's meeting of officials in Qingdao, home to a major Chinese naval base, as a counterweight to a world in 'chaos and instability'. 'As momentous changes of the century accelerate, unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise,' Dong said as he welcomed defence chiefs from Russia, Iran, Pakistan, Belarus and elsewhere on Wednesday, according to state news agency Xinhua. Hegemonic, domineering and bullying acts severely undermine the international order. Dong Jun He urged his counterparts to 'take more robust actions to jointly safeguard the environment for peaceful development'. India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, also in attendance in Qingdao, said SCO members should 'collectively aspire to fulfil the aspirations and expectations of our people as well as tackle today's challenges'. 'The world we live in is undergoing a drastic transformation. Globalisation, which once brought us closer together, has been losing momentum,' he said in comments posted by his office on X.