Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Iran Establishes Defence Council After June Attacks
Iran has created a new group called the Supreme National Defence Council, which is similar to a group used during the Iran-Iraq war.
This group is run by the President and includes important leaders like the speaker of Parliament and military leaders.
Its goal is to improve Iran's ability to defend itself and strengthen its military, especially after recent attacks by Israel and the US.
Iran established a Supreme National Defence Council.
The council was formed after attacks in June by Israel and the US.
President Masoud Pezeshkian will head the council.
The council will handle defensive plans and enhance armed forces capabilities.
Members will include the speaker of Parliament, the head of the judiciary, and military chiefs.
- Who
- Headed by President Masoud Pezeshkian; includes the speaker of Parliament, the head of the judiciary and military chiefs.
- What
- Establishment of the Supreme National Defence Council.
- When
- Following June attacks by Israel and the US.
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- To handle defensive plans and improve the capabilities of Iran's armed forces.
- Organization
- Supreme National Defence Council
- Purpose
- Handle defensive plans and improve armed forces capabilities
- Leadership
- President Masoud Pezeshkian
- Members
- Speaker of Parliament, head of the judiciary, military chiefs
- Context
- Following June attacks by Israel and the US
- Past Precedent
- Similar council used during the Iran-Iraq war
Sources
Iran’s army chief says Israeli threats remain, state media say
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