Iran's president accuses Israel of assassination attempt, says Tehran open to dialogue with US
Pezeshkian blamed Israel for the collapse of talks that were in place when Israel began its strikes on Iran on June 13, starting a 12-day air war with Israel.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025.(photo credit: IRAN'S PRESIDENTIAL WEBSITE/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERS