Benjamin Netanyahu: People of Iran, this is your opportunity, it's time to rise up
Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people and declared: "It is time to rise up, this is your opportunity."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a message to the people of Iran on Friday evening. He said in the press conference: "Tonight I want to speak to you, the proud people of Iran. We are in the midst of one of the greatest military operations in history, Operation Lion Dawn. The Islamic regime that has oppressed you for nearly fifty years now threatens to destroy my country, the State of Israel. The goal of Israel's military operation is to eliminate this threat, both the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat against Israel. While we achieve our goals, we are paving the way for you to achieve your goal of freedom."
He also referred to the relations between Iran and Israel and added: "The people of Iran and the people of Israel have been true friends since the time of Cyrus the Great. Now is the time for you to unite around your flag and your historical heritage and stand for freedom from the clutches of an evil and oppressive regime. This regime has never been so weak. This is your opportunity to rise up and make your voice heard by the world."
In part of his speech, Netanyahu continued by chanting the slogan "Women, Life, Freedom" in Persian: "As I said yesterday and many times before, Israel's fight is not with you. Our fight is not with you, the brave people of Iran, whom we respect and admire. Our fight is with our common enemy; with a murderous regime that both oppresses you and has driven you into poverty. Brave people of Iran! Your light will defeat the darkness. I am with you, the people of Israel are with you, stand up."
The Israeli prime minister also thanked US President Donald Trump for his leadership in confronting the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. Donald Trump also posted a message on the social media platform Truth: "Two months ago I gave Iran 60 days to make a deal. They should have done it! Today is day 61. I told them what to do, but they failed to do it. Now maybe, just maybe, they will have a second chance."
According to media reports, in addition to Tehran, cities and areas where nuclear sites are located, including Natanz, the Parchin facility, Khandab, the Arak heavy water reactor, and areas in the cities of Qom, Khorramabad, Hamedan, Qasr-e Shirin, Tabriz, Piranshahr, Kermanshah, Ilam, Khuzestan, Ardabil, Isfahan, Markazi, and Fars, were attacked by Israel.
