Netanyahu said the Islamic Republic is weaker than ever as U.S. strikes and sanctions intensify, and Israeli officials say regime change is now a central objective.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that toppling Iran's regime is now "within reach" during a Rosh Hashanah toast with Israel's military leadership.
Iran is currently confronting severe economic difficulties, with the rial falling to more than 2 million per US dollar and sharply rising inflation driving up food prices.
Strikes carried out by Israel and the US have damaged Iranian military infrastructure, including missile-related facilities, as Netanyahu described the regime as "faltering" and "weaker than ever before."
Addressing enemies directly, Netanyahu warned, "do not mess with us," citing Israel's internal unity and crediting soldiers, pilots, and navigators for ensuring national survival.
Rosh Hashanah 5787 begins at sundown on September 11 as Israel prepares for the new year following three years of conflict since the War of Redemption began.
Netanyahu claims that Mojtaba Khamenei's regime is increasingly shaky and threatened with collapse. Amid US pressure, Iran has responded with missiles and drones.