Iran Approves New National Defence Council After Ceasefire with Israel

Tehran — Iran’s top security body has approved the formation of a National Defence Council, state media reported on Sunday, in the wake of a deadly 12-day war with Israel that ended with a ceasefire on June 24.

According to state television, the Supreme National Security Council passed the decision to create the new body, which will be chaired by the president and include top military commanders, senior officials, and ministers. The council will be responsible for reviewing national defence strategies and enhancing the operational capabilities of Iran’s armed forces.

The Fars news agency reported on Friday that the council is part of broader structural reforms within Iran’s security and defence apparatus following the recent conflict.

The war, which erupted on June 13 after Israeli strikes targeted Iranian military, nuclear, and residential sites, resulted in more than 1,000 deaths in Iran and 29 in Israel, according to official figures. Iran launched retaliatory strikes on Israeli territory before a U.S.-brokered ceasefire brought an end to the fighting.

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The creation of the National Defence Council signals Iran’s intent to strengthen its military command structure and readiness amid ongoing regional tensions.