Netanyahu to Iranians: Our Fight is With the Regime, Not You

JERUSALEM – Amid escalating regional tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message directly addressing the people of Iran. In his remarks, delivered on June 13, 2025, following Israel’s 'Operation Rising Lion' striking Iranian military and nuclear targets, Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized, 'Israel’s fight is not with you… Our fight is with our common enemy: a murderous regime that oppresses and impoverishes you.' The Prime Minister detailed the objective of the military operation as removing both nuclear and ballistic missile threats posed by Iran to Israel. He further stated that the Iranian regime 'has never been weaker' and called upon the Iranian people to 'unite around your flag and your historic legacy by standing up for your freedom from an evil and oppressive regime.' This direct appeal aims to differentiate between the Iranian government and its citizens, while garnering international understanding for Israel's military actions.

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