Israel warned that “Tehran will burn” as it prepared a wave of heavy strikes on Iran’s capital...

“The road to Iran has been paved,” said Eyal Zamir, Israel’s top military officer...

The warnings came after Netanyahu gave a public address on Friday night directed to the Iranian people in which he called on them to “stand up for your freedom” against the regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“The objective of Israel’s operation is to thwart the Islamic regime’s nuclear and ballistic missile threat to us. As we achieve our objective, we are also clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom,” he said. “The regime does not know what hit them, or what will hit them.”

Over the past year, Netanyahu has repeatedly said he was seeking to “reshape” the Middle East. Israeli officials believe their military successes against Iran’s allies in Lebanon and Syria have created an opportunity to attack Iran when it is in its weakest position for years.

Israel’s hardening objectives and hints at seeking regime change came after a large-scale assault launched by Israel on Friday, which hit Iran’s nuclear programme and military leadership.

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