Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Friday that the final goal of Israel’s military campaign against Iran is to remove what he called “existential threats” from the Islamic Republic. He also suggested that the conflict could eventually lead to regime change in Iran.
Saar made the remarks while speaking through video conferencing at the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to him, Israel wants to create conditions that would allow the people of Iran to bring political change in their country.
“The goal will be regime change. But this change will be carried out by the people of Iran themselves. We only need to create the conditions for that,” Saar said.
Israel Criticises Iranian Government
The Israeli foreign minister described the current Iranian government as oppressive and highly repressive. He claimed that many Iranians want political change, but strict control by the government has prevented it.
He said many Iranian citizens, both inside the country and in the diaspora abroad, support change in Iran’s political system.
“Until now the regime has been very powerful and brutal, which stopped people from challenging it. But the final outcome will be written by the Iranian people,” Saar said.
Conflict Intensifies After Khamenei’s Death
The tensions in West Asia sharply increased after a joint US-Israel airstrike on February 28 reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior officials.
Following the attack, Iran launched waves of drone and missile strikes targeting American bases and Israeli assets across the region.
Israel has continued its airstrikes on Iranian targets and has also expanded operations toward Lebanon, targeting the Hezbollah group.
Israel Aims to Remove Long-Term Threats
Saar said Israel’s main objective is to eliminate long-term threats coming from Iran, including its nuclear programme, ballistic missile development, and support for armed groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis in Yemen.
He said Israel wants to avoid repeated wars in the future.
“We do not want a new war every year. Our goal is to remove the threats that come from Iran,” he said.
No Fixed Timeline for the War
When asked about the possible duration of the conflict, Saar said neither Israel nor the United States has set a specific timeline for the operation.
He referred to comments by US President Donald Trump, who earlier suggested that the conflict could last several weeks.
However, Saar added that the war would continue until Israel achieves its strategic goals.
Role of Iranian People in Regime Change
Saar also admitted that Israel alone cannot change Iran’s government. He said any political transformation must come from the Iranian people.
“At the same time, the Iranian people may need some support from outside to achieve that change,” he said.
The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States continues to escalate, raising fears of a wider war across the Middle East.
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