Israel’s Channel 13 revealed that during an evening meeting on June 13, 2025, Israeli officials discussed finding opportunities to kill Ali Khamenei, destabilize the Islamic Republic, and force Tehran residents to evacuate the city .
Benjamin Netanyahu told the security cabinet they faced a historic moment requiring a vital decision.
According to the report, Netanyahu emphasized that if Iran isn’t stopped, it would acquire tens of thousands of kilograms of nuclear explosives within years.
Israel’s Finance Minister also stated after the first night’s attack that Israel should continue searching for Khamenei.
An Israeli military official told ministers that operational achievements wouldn’t suffice and must be completed through diplomacy.
This revelation shows Israel sought regime change in Iran beyond military objectives, highlighting the broader strategic goals during the conflict that reshaped Middle Eastern dynamics.
