Israel’s Regime Change Ambitions in Iran: the Role of Khamenei‘s Assassination

Tensions between israel and Iran have reached a boiling point, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a potential solution to the ongoing conflict. This raises critical questions about Israel’s true objectives and the future of Iran. Is Israel’s ultimate goal simply to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, or does it extend to achieving regime change in Tehran?

Netanyahu’s Threat: A Strategy of Deterrence?

Netanyahu’s recent statements have not ruled out the possibility of assassinating Khamenei, arguing it could bring an end to the conflict. While he hasn’t confirmed any concrete plans, the message is clear.Even tho former US President Donald Trump stated that destroying khamenei would be easy, there are no plans to do so at this stage.

Israeli Defense minister yoav Gallant echoed this sentiment after Iranian airstrikes hit a hospital in southern Israel, stating that Khamenei’s existence can no longer be tolerated. Wang Zhen, a researcher at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, believes these threats serve as a psychological deterrent, signaling Israel’s willingness and