On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that a joint campaign by the US and Israel is underway to dismantle the Iranian regime and its allied group, Hezbollah based in Lebanon. At a televised press conference, Netanyahu emphasized the critical goals of this military initiative, stating, "We will destroy the Iranian regime and the extremist organization Hezbollah." This marks a significant escalation in Israel's strategic posturing against Iran and its proxies in the region.

Netanyahu elaborated on three core objectives guiding this campaign. The first two remain focused on preventing the development of Iran's nuclear weapons and destroying its ballistic missile capabilities. However, a new third objective introduced by Netanyahu is aimed at creating conditions conducive for the Iranian people to overthrow their own regime. This reflects a broader strategy not only to neutralize immediate threats from Iran but also to target the regime's legitimacy and support from within.

He further mentioned the increasing pressure on Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, stating that the regime's leadership is now struggling to maintain its presence and authority publicly. Netanyahu’s comments come amid a backdrop of escalating military actions and widespread regional tension, indicating a possible shift toward a more aggressive stance by Israel, backed by the United States, against perceived threats from Iran and its militant affiliates in the region.