S. S. was 'totally destroying' Iran's regime militarily, economically, and otherwise, and said it was his honor to be killing them, according to claims attributed to him.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid responded with support for Trump's actions, expressing gratitude and admiration for Trump's decision to attack Iran, calling it courageous and morally clear, and stating that no one can push President Trump into actions he doesn't want, as per claims attributed to Lapid. S. positions, and stated that he doesn't believe airstrikes alone can achieve regime change in Iran, but claimed airstrikes might create better conditions for the Iranian people to act.
No one can push President Trump into actions he doesn't want.
Lapid referenced protests in Iran in January where thousands were killed by Basij and revolutionary guards, and claimed that Iranians now feel less alone, though the veracity of these claims is unclear. He expressed hope for an Iranian leader like Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, or Lech Wałęsa to emerge, but noted uncertainty about this prospect. -Israeli airstrikes in his first public remarks, according to claims attributed to Khamenei.
Lapid stated that he doesn't feel threatened by Iran's threats, argued that Iran's stance is consistent with its pre-war hostility, and accused Iran of intentionally attacking civilians, contrasting this with Israeli actions, as per claims attributed to Lapid. The exact number of casualties in the protests and whether airstrikes have improved conditions for Iranians remain unknown, and the likelihood of a new Iranian leader emerging is speculative. S.
I am grateful and admire Trump's decision to attack Iran, it is courageous and morally clear.
officials have not publicly endorsed this as a primary objective, raising questions about allied coordination. His reference to historical protests aims to contextualize current Iranian sentiment, though independent verification of casualty figures and public mood is lacking. The comparison to figures like Mandela underscores aspirations for peaceful change, but practical pathways remain uncertain.
Khamenei's threats signal ongoing regional tensions, with Lapid's dismissal reflecting a hardened Israeli posture. The broader implications include potential escalations in Middle East conflicts and impacts on global oil markets, as analysts monitor military and diplomatic developments closely.