Israel Has Targeted the ‘Overthrow of Iran’s Government’
A senior Israeli official emphasized that Israel must “overthrow” the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran before the end of Donald Trump’s presidency.
In the latest development in the tense situation between Iran and Israel, Israeli media reported on Monday, November 10, that a high-ranking Israeli government official (whose name has not been disclosed) stated that his country must remove Iran’s government from power before the end of Donald Trump’s presidency.
According to this official’s account, Israel is carefully monitoring Tehran’s missile activities; the report suggests that Iran is attempting to rebuild its missile arsenal and has considered the scenario of “simultaneously firing two thousand missiles at Israel” in the event of renewed conflict.
Following these statements, Iranian officials have also responded. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said in response to Israel’s remarks: “The Islamic Republic will not back down from American threats, even if it comes at the “cost of confrontation.”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson also announced that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency visited several nuclear centers, including Tehran’s research reactor, last week, although international reports indicate that full access to sensitive sites such as Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan has not yet been granted.
The timeline presented by the Israeli official indicates that Tel Aviv views a limited window of opportunity: “before the end of Trump’s term.” Assuming Donald Trump’s presidency continues until January 2029, this suggests that Israel intends to act within this timeframe or at least has left the door open for such action.
However, some analysts believe that the purpose of these statements is more political and propagandistic than an announcement of an imminent attack. In other words, they have put pressure on Tehran and its allies on the agenda to force Iran to retreat or negotiate.
Previously, Israel has carried out extensive attacks against Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure, and this time it appears that the target is not merely the nuclear program, but rather the structure of Iran’s government power.
On the other hand, Iran has clearly stated that it will not surrender to threats; this increases the likelihood of a broader conflict, despite the fact that neither side has currently shown a willingness for all-out war.
