Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to overthrow their government after the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes. He called it a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for change.
Netanyahu Appeals Directly to Iranian Citizens
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the people of Iran to rise against their government following the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in coordinated strikes involving Israel and the United States.
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In a video message posted on social media, Netanyahu addressed Iranian citizens directly, describing the moment as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to change their country’s political future.
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Netanyahu told Iranians that “help has arrived” and urged them to unite to overthrow what he described as a tyrannical regime. According to him, the coming days could mark a historic turning point for the country.
در روزهای آینده ما به هزاران هدف رژیم تروریستی ضربه خواهیم زد.
ما شرایطو برای مردم شجاع ایران فراهم خواهیم کرد تا خود را از زنجیرهای استبداد رها کنن.
و به همین دلیل من دوباره خطاب به شما میگم:
ای شهروندان ایران این فرصت رو از دست ندهید.
این فرصتیست که فقط یه بار در هر نسل پیش… pic.twitter.com/JILOEzFjEx— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 1, 2026
He said the military campaign against Iran’s leadership was aimed at weakening the ruling establishment and creating conditions for political change from within.
“The coming days will witness strikes on thousands of targets of the terrorist regime,” Netanyahu said in his message, suggesting that the military operations would continue as part of the ongoing conflict.
Escalation After Killing of Khamenei
The statement comes a day after Khamenei was killed during large-scale coordinated strikes carried out by Israel and the United States. The operation reportedly targeted Iran’s political and military leadership.
The developments have significantly intensified tensions across the Middle East, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. Iran has already warned of retaliation and launched missile and drone strikes targeting military positions linked to the United States and Israel across the region.
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Regional and Global Concerns Grow
Netanyahu’s message adds a political dimension to the ongoing military confrontation. By urging Iranians to challenge their government, Israel appears to be signalling support for internal political change within Iran.
However, the situation remains fluid as diplomatic efforts continue in various international forums to prevent the conflict from expanding further.
Global leaders and international organisations have called for restraint and dialogue, warning that further escalation could destabilise the wider region and have far-reaching geopolitical consequences.