Netanyahu alleges Iran attempted to assassinate his son

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that recent developments were a direct result of the joint United States‑Israel operation that targeted Iran’s supreme leader and four of his family members in Tehran. The claim was made in a televised address on Tuesday, where Netanyahu linked the alleged killing to a broader strategy aimed at curbing Tehran’s regional activities and preventing further escalation.

The operation, described by Israeli officials as a precision strike, was reportedly carried out by special forces from both nations and resulted in the death of the senior cleric, identified as a top figure in Iran’s political hierarchy, along with four relatives. The incident has prompted condemnation from Iranian authorities, who have called for an immediate response, and has drawn heightened scrutiny from the international community, including calls for restraint and verification of the reported casualties.