, Aug. 4 -- level defense council following deadly airstrikes in June by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media reported on Monday.

The Supreme National Security Council, the country's top security authority, approved the creation of the Supreme National Defense Council, which will be led by President Masoud Pezeshkian.

According to the report, the new body will be tasked with overseeing defense strategies and strengthening the capabilities of Iran's armed forces. Its members will include the Parliament Speaker, the head of the judiciary, and top military and ministry officials.

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While the report did not confirm full membership details, it indicated that the def...