Israel's Attempt on Iranian President: Insights into the 'Nasrallah Plan'

New Developments in Israel-Iran Conflict
Recent revelations have emerged regarding Israel's attack aimed at Iranian President Masoud Pajeshkian during the 12-day conflict last month. According to statements from Iranian security agencies and the president himself, Israel had devised a plan to eliminate Pajeshkian similar to the one executed against Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
On September 27 of the previous year, while Nasrallah was conducting a meeting in a basement of a tall building in Beirut, Israel targeted that location based on precise intelligence. The missile strike resulted in Nasrallah's death. During the Israel-Iran conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attempted to replicate this strategy.
High-Stakes Meeting in Tehran
On June 16, a crucial meeting of Iran's Supreme Security Council was taking place in a highly secure government building in western Tehran. President Pajeshkian and other top Iranian leaders were gathered in an underground bomb shelter.
During the Israeli attack on June 12-13, several high-ranking military commanders from Iran were killed. As the meeting was underway, Israel launched six missiles targeting the building's entry and exit points, aiming to eliminate everyone present. The first missile strike alerted Iranian security agencies, allowing President Pajeshkian and other leaders to escape through an emergency exit. Although they managed to save their lives, Pajeshkian sustained injuries to his legs.
Israel's Strategy Mirrors 'Nasrallah Plan'
Israel's operation was strikingly similar to the strategy used to assassinate Hezbollah's Nasrallah in 2024. In that operation, the IDF executed a targeted attack on the entry and exit points of the building, destroying the ventilation system to suffocate those trapped inside and disrupting electricity and communication.
The Tehran attack followed this same framework, leading to the operation being dubbed the 'Nasrallah Plan.' As the missiles destroyed the bunker’s access points, the leaders inside managed to escape through an old, unknown emergency hatch. Had Israel been aware of this route, it could have targeted it, potentially resulting in a catastrophic outcome.
Trump's Comments on Potential Assassination
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he prevented Israel from assassinating Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. In an interview, President Pajeshkian asserted that Israel was solely responsible for the attack, distancing the U.S. from involvement. The intense 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran resulted in over 1,060 fatalities and 5,650 injuries in Iran. As new information continues to surface from Iran, the possibility of renewed conflict looms.