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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Iran, claiming the regime is nearing its end and vowing a devastating response to any future attacks. The statement follows ongoing military operations in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.
Why it matters
Escalating rhetoric between Israel and Iran significantly increases the risk of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying Tehran would face a devastating response if it attacks Israel as he vowed to complete the mission of toppling the Iranian regime.
"That regime in Iran, its end is near," Netanyahu said at a government Rosh Hashanah toast in Jerusalem, according to a translation from Hebrew. "It is weak. It is fighting for its life. It is faltering. There is another mission to complete, and we are determined to achieve it.
"This will permanently change the face of the Middle East and the history of our people. We know we are determined to do it, and we know we are capable of doing it."
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