Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a television interview that Israel’s intelligence and security systems are working to defeat and bring down Iran’s government. Speaking on the Hebrew-language channel of i24NEWS, Netanyahu declared that the Iranian regime is standing on very shaky legs and will fall. When asked if the Mossad director was involved in efforts to topple the Iranian leadership, Netanyahu confirmed that all relevant Israeli agencies are engaged in that objective under his personal direction.
The remarks represent explicit public statements endorsing regime change in Iran as a war aim. This comes amid an escalating conflict that has involved strikes on Iranian territory, retaliatory attacks on regional assets, and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The comments could harden Iranian resolve to continue fighting and raise questions about whether negotiated de-escalation remains possible.
Iranian officials had not yet issued a formal response to the specific remarks. Netanyahu’s interview follows a series of similar public appearances where he asserted that Iran’s government is nearing collapse, adding a new dimension to the regional crisis.