Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he had directed the Israel Defense Forces, Mossad and other security branches to pursue the overthrow of the Iranian regime, calling it the only way to eliminate the nuclear threat from Tehran.
“There is only one way to remove this threat once and for all: overthrow the regime in Iran. And that is my directive to the IDF, the Mossad and the security branches,” Netanyahu told an IDF officer course graduation ceremony.
“As long as they are here, as long as they strive to acquire horrific weapons, the State of Israel faces an existential threat,” Netanyahu said. “And our duty, the duty of all of us, is to save the nation.”
AFSI Insight
AFSI views the prospect of ending Iran’s current regime as a critical security issue for Israel. The Iranian regime’s support for terrorist organizations and its threats against the Jewish state underscore the need to confront the source of regional aggression. Any strategy aimed at regime change must be backed by sustained intelligence, military preparedness, and a clear commitment to protecting Israel’s long-term security.
AFSI supports Israel’s determination to eliminate the Iranian regime’s nuclear threat and its ongoing efforts to prevent Tehran from rebuilding its weapons capabilities. Netanyahu’s directive reflects the recognition that Israel’s security requires confronting not only Iran’s nuclear ambitions but also the regime that supports terrorism and threatens Israel’s existence.
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Netanyahu orders IDF, Mossad to pursue overthrow of Iranian regime, by JNS Staff, October 22, 2026