Netanyahu says toppling Iran's government is the only way to end the threat

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said toppling the Iranian government is the only way to end the threat from Iran. He made the remarks at an election rally in the southern town of Dimona. His comments come ahead of Israel's election. Channel NewsAsia reports that US President Donald Trump reportedly opposes renewed strikes on Iran before the US midterm elections.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   21 Oct 2026, 16:07 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Netanyahu said toppling the Iranian government is the only way to end the threat, speaking at an election rally in Dimona.

2. Channel NewsAsia

   21 Oct 2026, 18:45 UTCSource ↗

   Channel NewsAsia reports that Netanyahu's comments on toppling the Iranian government come ahead of Israel's election, and that Trump reportedly opposes renewed strikes on Iran before the US midterm elections.