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Israeli Government Says 'Eliminating’ Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Is Now Official Goal

Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has issued a direct and unprecedented threat to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring that “eliminating” him is now one of Israel’s official war goals.

In his words: “A man like [Khamenei] has always aimed at destroying Israel through his agents.

“This man, who is willing to attack us, must not stay alive. This matter, the matter of stopping this man, eliminating him, is part of the campaign, and we now understand his role because before, he was talking about the destruction of Israel.”

Katz added that Khamenei “cannot continue to exist”, intensifying what observers are calling a dangerous shift in Israel’s strategy from targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure to open declarations of regime decapitation, Al jazeera reports.

The statement follows Iranian missile strikes that damaged four sites in Israel, including Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, one of the country’s largest hospitals. Iran said its “main target” was a nearby Israeli military and intelligence facility.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) noted that Iran is not complying with nuclear safeguard obligations but stated it has seen “no evidence” that Iran is developing nuclear weapons.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry called IAEA Director Rafael Grossi’s remarks “too late” and accused the agency of “biased” reporting that gave Israel a “pretext” for attack.

Israel’s response included an airstrike on Iran’s non-operational Arak heavy water reactor. The IAEA confirmed there were “no radiological effects” from the strike.

As tensions surged, Bulgaria evacuated its embassy in Tehran and withdrew diplomatic staff, citing Israeli warnings to residents in nearby areas.

Buildings near Tel Aviv’s stock exchange were cordoned off over debris concerns, while a direct missile impact in Holon caused a building to collapse.

US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack warned Hezbollah against intervening: “I can say on behalf of President Trump … that would be a very, very, very bad decision.”

Meanwhile, Turkiye strengthened its border with Iran and kept its air patrols active, saying it remained on high alert. A Defence Ministry source confirmed that Turkish radar and missile defence systems were prepared for any developments.

Former US President Donald Trump also commented on the situation, posting on social media: “We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now … Our patience is wearing thin.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced plans to meet with his British, French, and German counterparts in Geneva, along with the EU’s top diplomat, at their request.

In the Gulf, the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a major US military installation, showed signs of aircraft dispersal in new satellite imagery.

A similar shift was earlier observed at the US 5th Fleet’s base in Bahrain, a common precaution to limit vulnerability in the event of a strike.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/06/19/israeli-government-says-eliminating-irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-now-official-goal

It is becoming a very interesting case hmmn

Make ayatollah go hide ooooooooooooooooo

It is becoming a very interesting case hmmn

Israel main goal is to destroy the snake head.

Iran is rumored to support every terrorist organizations , so Israel believes attacking Iran
Will bring an end to any terrorist activities I the
Middle East.

No wonder Iranians were celebrating. They could see the end in sight

That's serious provocation

I hope Israel is ready for the problem they are trying to create with their audacious acts?

This matter is really escalating. Will the Arab nations join ?

Rest in peace bro.

You are dead.

Hdjjdkkdmdnndn

Sun re, Khamenei…

It’s a pity that you will cross over and discover that you’ve all being deceived

Hmm.........................
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Time to wail genocide and killing of innocent Iranians christians by god1000 and madridguy is loading. Una tears go too sweet ehh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. It's about to go down.

Free the world of all terrorists........

bluefilm:
That's serious provocation

I hope Israel is ready for the problem they are trying to create with their audacious acts?

the point is Iran is not liked by her neighbours and fellow Arab nations but if they allow Israel to go unchallenged that means they too can be next tomorrow

It's time Saudi Arabia get involved so that Israel won't kîll a nations leader

And somehow Isreal manages to purport itself as the victim

SoliBayNG:
No wonder Iranians were celebrating. They could see the end in sight

Oge tell me were you read this o abeg. Just need to confirm something

No be by cho cho cho... I am still wondering why Iran never shut done this shaitan yahoo..



Even expired condom protect more than this paper dome.

Israel is living on borrowed time all thanks to Ayatollah, the most strongest man in the world presently.

Eliminating people is a goal. Na wa o Lia se chicken

NothingDoMe:
Now that the Israeli have declared Khamenei a dead man walking, all I can say is.....

Rest in piece Khamenei......✍️

Nothing do you bro!!!
Rest in hell bro.