• Netanyahu asserts that eliminating Iran's Khamenei could end the ongoing conflict.
• Israel has launched substantial military strikes against Iranian military and nuclear targets.
• The Prime Minister emphasizes the necessity of U.S. support against what he describes as Iranian aggression.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would "end the conflict" between Israel and Iran, asserting that the ongoing strife was driven by Iran's desire for a "forever war." Netanyahu made these comments during an interview with ABC News, where he dismissed concerns about escalating tensions from U.S. President Donald Trump's rejected assassination plan, claiming, "It's not going to escalate the conflict, it's going to end the conflict," according to ABC News and AA.

Netanyahu characterized the Iranian regime as one that has terrorized the Middle East, arguing that even the notion of Khamenei's potential death would prevent nuclear escalation, a point he emphasized with the phrase "Hitler's nuclear team" in reference to Iranian nuclear scientists. The Israeli prime minister asserted, "We are changing the face of the Middle East" with ongoing military operations, indicating a broader strategy to disrupt Iran’s nuclear capabilities, according to TRT and Le Monde.

Amid heightened military actions that have reportedly resulted in hundreds of casualties on both sides, Netanyahu called for international support against Iran, claiming that the threat extends beyond Israel to global powers like the United States. He stated, "Today it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York," cautioning against underestimating the Iranian threat, as reported by The Hill and India Times.

Recent military operations have seen Israel act decisively, targeting key Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities. Netanyahu remarked that achieving their military objectives would not only ensure Israel's security but potentially change the political landscape within Iran itself. He noted, "They understand that the regime is much weaker than they thought," positioning Israel's actions as integral to a broader fight against Iranian aggression, according to The Hill and Newsweek.