Netanyahu: Israel, US operation seeks to topple Iran’s Ayatollah regime

In his remarks, Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of sponsoring terrorism and threatening Israel and the United States.

28 Feb, 17:46 — 28 Feb, 17:53

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This story is significant because it signals a potential shift in the stated objectives of US-Israel policy towards Iran, moving beyond containment to explicit regime change. Such a declaration could escalate regional tensions and provoke strong reactions from Iran and its allies.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that a joint Israel-US operation seeks to topple Iran’s Ayatollah regime
Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of sponsoring terrorism and threatening Israel and the United States

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Netanyahu stated that a joint Israel-US operation aims to topple Iran’s Ayatollah regime

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Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of sponsoring terrorism and threatening Israel and the United States

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The operation's aim is to pave the way for a popular uprising against the government in Tehran

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The specific mechanism by which the operation aims to topple the regime, described as paving the way for a popular uprising

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NYTMostly Factual161d ago

Netanyahu Takes His Shot at Regime Change in Iran

The United States and Israel have declared their war aim as paving the way for a popular uprising against the government in Tehran.

By David M. Halbfinger

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual161d ago