Netanyahu tells Iranians to revolt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged Iranians to overthrow their government. Unprecedented hostilities erupted between the two countries on Friday.
Netanyahu made his appeal just hours after Israeli jets bombed nuclear and military sites across Iran, targeting a uranium enrichment facility in Natanz and killing several senior commanders and nuclear scientists. Tehran responded with a barrage of kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles, several of which struck Tel Aviv.
“The time has come for you to unite around your flag and your historic legacy by standing up for your freedom from an evil and oppressive regime. It has never been weaker,” Netanyahu said in a video address.
“This is your opportunity to stand up and let your voices be heard,” he added.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:To the proud people of Iran,We are in the midst of one of the greatest military operations in history, Operation Rising Lion.The Islamic regime, which has oppressed you for almost 50 years threatens to destroy our country, the State of Israel. pic.twitter.com/F67bxcDitL
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 13, 2025
Netanyahu reiterated that the aim of the strikes, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, was to eliminate “both the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat to Israel.”
Iran condemned the attack as an act of aggression and vowed “severe punishment.”
Although the US insisted it was not involved in Israel’s operation, President Donald Trump endorsed the strikes. Iran has suspended nuclear talks with the US, canceling the sixth round that was scheduled for Sunday.
