Israeli minister outlines Iran mission goals, says Iranian people now have chance to ‘regain their freedom'

Fox News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen Sorace,Ronn BlitzerMarch 2, 2026 at 05:32 PM

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Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli outlined a U.S.-Israeli mission in Iran with two main goals: removing existential threats and creating conditions for regime change. The immediate threat includes destroying Iranian ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israeli cities. While the IDF and U.S. Army won't replace the regime, the mission aims to empower the Iranian people to "regain their freedom." Former President Trump encouraged Iranians to take over their government after U.S. and Israeli military operations conclude. A U.S. official confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran as part of "Operation Epic Fury." Chikli envisions an Iran aligned with the West, potentially becoming an ally to Israel, the U.S., and other nations in the region.

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U.S. Army 30% Kuwait 30% United Arab Emirates 30% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 40% Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) 40% Operation Epic Fury 50% Donald Trump ×250% Operation Midnight Hammer 60% Amichai Chikli ×370% United States ×570% Israel ×480% Iran ×1290%

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