Israeli PM Tells Iranians "The Ayatollah Is No More," Urges Imminent Revolt

Israeli PM Addresses Iranians: "The Ayatollah Is No More"

In a direct address to the Iranian public published on the social media platform X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel and the United States are intensely striking the Iranian regime, explicitly claiming that "the Ayatollah no longer exists." According to Vahid Online—a prominent channel for Iranian citizen journalism and opposition news—Netanyahu declared that conditions will be created in the coming days for Iranians to "take your destiny into your own hands" and overthrow the regime of the Ayatollahs.

The messaging campaign aggressively outlines sweeping military successes against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). As shared by Алексей Железнов: ЦАХАЛ/Израиль/Ближний Восток⚔️, a pro-Israel Russian-language military channel, the Prime Minister's translated statement asserts that Israel has "destroyed thousands of bandits from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and hundreds of their missile launchers." The statement emphasizes that "the Ayatollahs and their henchmen are fleeing," assuring Iranians that Israel is focusing its strikes entirely on regime targets and doing everything possible to avoid civilian casualties.

Netanyahu framed the military campaign as a direct response to the Iranian people's desires, asserting that "you asked for help, and help arrived." Extensive coverage by Iran International, a major exiled Iranian opposition broadcaster, highlighted Netanyahu's claim that Israel's military actions have already "crushed the bones of the Islamic Republic," though he cautioned that the job is not yet finished.

The Prime Minister sought to reassure the Iranian populace by framing Israel as their "best ally" and promising complete respect for Iran's territorial integrity, culture, and heritage. Framing the conflict as a historic war for freedom, Netanyahu promised that the moment for internal revolt is rapidly approaching, telling Iranians, "When the right time comes, and that time is rapidly approaching, we will hand the torch to you. Be ready to seize this moment."