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Netanyahu says Israel working to overthrow Iran's government
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is working toward overthrowing Iran's government, according to Middle East Eye. In an interview with Israeli channel i24NEWS, Netanyahu made the declaration without providing specifics about operational details or timeframes for such efforts.
The statement marks a notably direct public acknowledgment of Israel's strategic objectives regarding the Islamic Republic's leadership structure. Netanyahu's comments arrive amid escalating tensions between the two countries spanning years, centered on Iran's nuclear program, regional military deployments, and cross-border incidents. The statement underscores deepening hostility as both nations have traded strikes and threats in recent months.
