Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the status of Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, as an “open question,” noting it is “embarrassing” that he has not been seen since his appointment. Sa’ar criticized the Iranian regime for its aggressive actions in the region, likening their behavior in the Strait of Hormuz to “modern piracy.” He emphasized that while Israel aims to weaken the regime, true change must come from the Iranian people, with external support being essential.
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