Netanyahu and Trump reportedly committed to 'eliminating regime' in Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently asserted that he engaged in discussions with former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding their shared commitment to "eliminating the regime" in Iran. Netanyahu stated that this conversation took place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, or "the day before yesterday" from the current date.

Netanyahu underscored Israel's dedication to this objective, describing it as "finishing the job" and portraying the Iranian regime as a "poisonous octopus" whose removal would lead to the collapse of Hezbollah in Lebanon. He also expressed concern that without the regime's elimination, Iran would persist in its efforts to produce nuclear weapons and rebuild its "axis" of influence. This comes amidst reports that Trump also recently warned that the U.S. might "soon finish the job" against Iran if it does not alter its course.