Israel's Netanyahu says toppling Iran's government "within reach"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that toppling Iran's government is now a central Israeli objective and "within reach," as regional tensions escalate. He said it at a Jewish New Year event in Tel Aviv, stressing that Iran's leadership was "weaker than ever" and "fighting for its life," warning Israel's enemies: "Don't mess with them."

On Feb. 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. bases and assets in the region, and tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.