Netanyahu threatens Iran’s new supreme leader, defends joint assault with US

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM

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In a recent press conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following joint air strikes with the US. Netanyahu stated that Iran has suffered significant blows to its Revolutionary Guards Corps and Basij paramilitary force since the start of the war. He vowed continued attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after they retaliated for Israel's killing of the previous Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. When questioned about potential actions against Mojtaba Khamenei and Hezbollah's chief, Netanyahu declined to provide specifics but suggested neither should feel secure. He described the new Supreme Leader as a "puppet of the Revolutionary Guards" who is unable to appear in public.

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He vowed to keep hitting Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

factual — Netanyahu90% confidence

Netanyahu issued a veiled threat to kill Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

factual — Article90% confidence

Israel’s joint air war with the US may not lead to a collapse of Tehran’s clerical government.

quote — Netanyahu80% confidence

Iran was “no longer the same” after nearly two weeks of bombardment.

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Mojtaba Khamenei is a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards”.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Lebanon 40% Basij 40% Naim Qassem 40% Ali Khamenei 50% Hezbollah ×270% United States 70% Revolutionary Guards Corps ×275% Iran ×480% Mojtaba Khamenei ×585% Israel ×390% Benjamin Netanyahu ×390%

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iran 90% netanyahu 90% israel 80% mojtaba khamenei 80% threat 70% hezbollah 60% revolutionary guards corps 60% air war 60% conflict 50% us 50%

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