Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that he wants to overthrow Iran's regime, addressing the country's supreme leader during a graduation ceremony for an Israeli army officer course. In an argument reported by The Jerusalem Post, Netanyahu said an agreement that left the regime in power would leave it pursuing a nuclear bomb and rebuilding its network of proxies around Israel.
WHO:Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
WHAT:Netanyahu said he wants to overthrow Iran's regime.
WHEN:Oct 21, 2026
WHERE:Israel
WHY:Netanyahu argued that leaving Iran's regime in power through an agreement or accommodation would leave it determined to pursue a nuclear bomb and rebuild its network of proxies around Israel.
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