Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a sharp warning to Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, saying Israel will keep targeting those responsible for attacks against it as the conflict with Iran escalates.
Speaking publicly, Netanyahu defended Israel’s military campaign and its coordination with the United States. He said Iran’s leadership should not assume they are beyond reach, signaling continued pressure on figures linked to Tehran’s military and regional networks.
At the same time, Netanyahu acknowledged a key uncertainty. Even with major strikes on Iranian targets and leadership figures, there is no guarantee the Iranian government will collapse.
Israeli officials say the future of Iran’s political system ultimately depends on internal dynamics inside the country rather than outside military action.
The warning comes at a tense moment in the Middle East, with rising fears that the Israel-Iran confrontation could widen into a broader regional conflict.
Editorial Note
Military pressure can weaken a government’s capabilities, but history shows regime change usually depends on internal political shifts rather than external force alone. Israeli leaders appear to be signaling both resolve and realism about what military action can achieve.
