Iran establishes new defense council to enhance military after conflict with Israel and US.

Iran has formed a new Supreme National Defence Council to manage defensive strategies and boost military capabilities after a 12-day conflict with Israel and the US in June that resulted in nearly 1,100 deaths. Led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, the council includes key officials such as the speaker of Parliament, the head of the judiciary, and military branch chiefs. This move follows a ceasefire after the airstrikes targeted Iran's nuclear facilities.