The Israeli government, identifying Iran as its "greatest threat," has declared the assassination of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's National Security Supreme Council. This act is portrayed as a significant victory following the killing of the Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Israel aiming to escalate its offensive actions against Iran. However, there appears to be a disconnect between Israel's aggressive stance and US President Trump’s desire to minimize broader regional and economic fallout from such an escalation.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has labeled Larijani as the 'boss of the gang-like Revolutionary Guards that practically controls Iran,' affirming Israel's determination to win any upcoming conflict and continue its military operations aimed at regime change in Iran. The former Israeli National Security Advisor, Meir Ben-Shabbat, also commented on the assassination, calling it a crucial development that undermines the Iranian government's strategic coordination and decision-making, indicating unprecedented crisis levels for Iran as a result.

In contrast to the strong public backlash against military actions towards Iran in the US, Israeli public opinion largely supports conflict against long-standing adversary Iran, reflecting a significant divergence in perspectives on security and military intervention between the two nations. This difference underscores the complex geopolitical landscape in which Israel operates, raising questions about future military engagements and their implications for regional stability.