Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stark threat against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowing to "pursue and kill" him amid the ongoing war involving Israel and the United States. The IRGC made the statement on Sunday via its official website, Sepah News, declaring, "If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force." This rhetoric escalates tensions in the protracted conflict, framing Netanyahu as a primary target in Iran's retaliatory posture.
The vow comes against a backdrop of intensified hostilities, including recent Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear-linked sites near Tehran and IRGC facilities. Israel has described these actions as efforts to disrupt Iran's nuclear program and missile capabilities, while Iran has warned of counterstrikes on sensitive Israeli targets like the Dimona nuclear facility.
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Such direct threats from the IRGC highlight the shadow war evolving into open confrontation, with both sides exchanging precision attacks since late 2024. The IRGC's aerospace division, recently targeted by the IDF, remains central to Iran's missile and satellite operations, fueling the cycle of escalation.
International observers express alarm over the risk of broader regional instability, urging diplomatic intervention. The involvement of U.S. President Donald Trump in discussions with Netanyahu underscores American stakes in countering Iranian aggression. As rhetoric hardens, the international community watches closely, with calls for de-escalation amid fears of a wider Middle East conflict.
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