Defense Minister Katz threatens to eliminate present and future Iranian leaders who threaten Israel

“Any Iranian leader who again advances plans for Israel’s destruction will also be eliminated,” Katz warned.

By World Israel News Staff

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a direct warning to Iran’s leadership following the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declaring that any Iranian leader who seeks to revive plans to destroy Israel will meet a similar fate.

Speaking after chants of “Death to Trump” were heard during the funeral procession in Tehran, Katz said the slogans exposed the true nature of the Iranian regime.

“The calls of ‘Death to Trump’ during the funeral are disgraceful and demonstrate the true character of the ayatollah regime, beyond the smiles and diplomatic gestures,” he said. “Any Iranian leader who again advances plans for Israel’s destruction will also be eliminated.”

According to Israeli news outlet Walla, Israel’s defense establishment closely monitored the funeral, which drew senior Iranian officials, as well as leaders of Tehran-backed terrorist organizations.

Security officials reportedly viewed parts of the ceremony as cementing the status of Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father as Iran’s supreme leader.

The report said Israeli defense officials continue to assess that Iran is steadily rebuilding its military capabilities while working to stabilize its sanctions-hit economy.

Although internet access is gradually being restored following wartime restrictions, officials believe the regime remains firmly in control of the domestic situation.

At the same time, the IDF is continuing preparations for the possibility that hostilities with Iran could resume or that intelligence could reveal an imminent threat requiring immediate military action.

According to the report, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reviews operational plans on a weekly basis, while Military Intelligence continues expanding and updating its target bank in preparation for any future confrontation.