Israeli Defense Chief Says Iran Leader ‘Cannot Continue to Exist’
ISRAEL, JUN 19 – Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz vows to intensify strikes on Iranian strategic and nuclear sites after Iran's missile barrage injured at least 147 people in Israel, including six seriously.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a severe warning during the June 2025 military escalation, stating that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, must be eliminated to fulfill Israel’s objectives.
- This occurred after Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian military installations and nuclear scientists, prompting Iran to retaliate by launching hundreds of missiles and drone attacks against Israel.
- The missile barrage damaged hospitals and residential areas in Israel, causing at least 24 deaths and hundreds of injuries, while Israel vowed to increase attacks to remove threats and undermine Iran's regime.
- US President Donald Trump stated the US knows Khamenei's location but will not assassinate him "at least not for now," while Netanyahu publicly condemned the attacks and warned regime change could result from Israeli actions.
- These developments suggest rising tensions may destabilize Iran’s leadership, as questions about Khamenei’s succession and increasing military pressure pose challenges to regional security.
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