Netanyahu Says Iran "Weaker Than Ever", Overthrowing Regime "Within Reach"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims the Iranian regime is at its weakest point and potentially on the verge of collapse. He credits this to joint US-Israeli military pressure and suggests that overthrowing the current leadership is a realistic goal.
Why it matters
This rhetoric signals a potential shift in regional strategy, moving from containment to active regime change, which could significantly alter Middle Eastern geopolitical stability.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday voiced confidence that Iran's Islamic republic could soon fall, saying it was weaker than ever as the United States resumed attacks."This regime is currently teetering. It is weaker than ever. It is fighting for its survival," Netanyahu said at an event with Israeli military leaders."I am convinced that we can remove this threat once and for all -- that is, to overthrow this regime. That is the central task that still lies ahead of us, but it is close. It is not impossible.
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