Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued a stark threat to assassinate any Iranian leader chosen to succeed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. This statement was made on X, where he emphasized that targeting Iranian leaders is part of operation "Lion's Roar." He instructed the military to prepare and use all means necessary for executing these assassinations, indicating a significant escalation in Israel's approach to Iranian leadership.

Gallant also stressed that Israel would continue to collaborate with its American partners to dismantle Iran's military capabilities and foster an environment conducive to the Iranian populace potentially overthrowing the regime. This threat is part of a broader series of statements from the Israeli Defense Minister, vowing to eliminate "anyone who follows Khamenei's path" after Khamenei's assassination became the focal point of ongoing Israeli and U.S. military operations against Iran since last Saturday.

Additionally, Gallant confirmed that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had issued joint orders for the Israeli military to take maximum forceful action against Hezbollah in Lebanon, aligning with the ongoing military operations targeting Iranian interests. This combined military strategy suggests an intensified approach against both Iranian and Hezbollah leadership, alongside the backdrop of international tensions and conflicts involving Iran's influence in the region.