Middle East Conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu urges Iranians to upstage Islamic regime after Khamenei's death 

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appealed to the Iranian people to take to the streets and seize power after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in Israeli attacks.

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Tel Aviv: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly been killed in Israeli attacks. Following these attacks, Shia groups have begun protesting in Iran and other countries around the world. Following this development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appealed to the Iranian people to take to the streets and seize power.

What did Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu say?

"An opportunity like this comes once in a century, so don't let it slip away. Take to the streets in millions and seize power," he said. 

In a video message shared on the social media site X, Netanyahu also outlined his plans against Iran in the coming days. "In the coming days, we will launch thousands of attacks against the terrorist regime's targets. We will create the conditions for the brave people of Iran to break free from their shackles. For this reason, I once again appeal to all of you (Iranians), O citizens of Iran, do not let this opportunity slip away. Such an opportunity comes only once in every generation. Do not sit idly by, for your time has come," he said.

"This is the time when you must take to the streets, come out in millions, to complete your task of overthrowing the terrorist regime that has made your lives bitter. Your suffering, your sacrifice will not be in vain. The help you have been waiting for for years has arrived. Now it is your turn to unite," Netanyahu added.

Continuing his speech, Netanyahu said, "O citizens of Iran, Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Ahwazis, and Baluchis, the time has come for you to unite your forces, overthrow the regime, and secure your future."