Israel's Strategy Towards Iran
October 21, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he instructed the Israeli army and Mossad to overthrow the Iranian regime. He emphasized that Iran is attempting to develop nuclear weapons and that Israel has intensified its military preparations. Israeli aircraft flew near the Iranian borders but returned without launching an attack. Netanyahu pointed to the need for preventing Iran from escalating tensions before a new conflict arises. Despite opposition from the U.S. government to military action, some Israeli officials seem to hope for a provocation to justify their response.