Payam Javan: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested on Sunday that recent Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and military targets could lead to a regime change, citing the Iranian regime’s fragility. Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion,” launched on June 13, aimed to neutralize Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, which he described as existential threats. He accused Iran of pursuing a clandestine uranium enrichment program for nuclear weapons, a claim Iran denies, asserting its nuclear activities are peaceful. The strikes, which killed top Iranian generals and scientists, have intensified the conflict, with Iran vowing to continue retaliatory missile attacks on Israel.

The latest tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran have resulted in significant casualties and raised fears of a broader regional conflict. President Donald Trump reiterated his push for a peace deal, urging Iran to accept stringent nuclear restrictions while warning against attacks on U.S. assets. Trump also revealed discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who expressed readiness to mediate. However, nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed after Tehran refused to negotiate under Israeli attack. Netanyahu dismissed reports that Trump vetoed a strike on Iran’s Supreme Leader, calling such claims false, and affirmed Israel’s determination to act independently to counter Iran’s threats.