IRGC Threatens to Kill Netanyahu as Israel–Iran War Intensifies
By DGR News | Middle East Security
Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated further after Iran’s powerful military organization, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, publicly vowed to pursue and kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The threat was published on the IRGC’s official news platform Sepah News, where the force issued a strong statement targeting the Israeli leader.
“If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force,” the statement said.
The declaration marks one of the most direct threats against Netanyahu since the outbreak of the ongoing war between the two countries.
Rumours About Netanyahu Spread Online
The IRGC statement appeared amid widespread rumours circulating on social media that Netanyahu had been killed during the conflict.
However, the Israel Defense Forces quickly rejected the claim.
Israeli authorities also moved to counter the speculation with public statements and updates aimed at calming the situation.
Despite the denial, the rumours continued to circulate online over the weekend, highlighting the growing role of misinformation during wartime.
War Triggered by Strikes on Iran
The conflict began on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes across Iran targeting military facilities and strategic infrastructure.
The attacks reportedly killed several high-ranking Iranian officials, including the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, marking one of the most dramatic developments in Middle Eastern geopolitics in decades.
Tehran quickly responded with retaliatory attacks.
Iran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Israeli territory as well as U.S. military bases and allied positions across the region.
The escalation transformed what had long been a shadow conflict into a direct military confrontation.
Casualties Mount on Both Sides
As the fighting continues, both sides have reported casualties and injuries.
According to updates from Israeli Ministry of Health, hospitals across Israel treated 108 injured people in the past 24 hours alone.
Officials said:
2 people were in moderate condition
96 were in good condition
9 people were treated for anxiety-related symptoms
Since the beginning of the conflict, Israeli hospitals have admitted 3,195 people affected by the war.
Of those, 81 individuals remain hospitalized, including civilians and military personnel.
Health officials reported that among those currently hospitalized:
1 person is in critical condition
9 are in serious condition
10 are in moderate condition
60 are in good condition
Authorities did not provide detailed information about how the injuries occurred, though many are believed to be related to missile strikes and air defense interceptions.
Iran Arrests Suspected Informants
Meanwhile inside Iran, security authorities have launched a crackdown on suspected collaborators accused of assisting Israel.
According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, officials in the province of West Azerbaijan Province arrested 20 individuals accused of attempting to cooperate with Israeli intelligence.
Prosecutors allege that the suspects provided sensitive information about Iranian military and security facilities.
Authorities claim the group transmitted location details of military assets and checkpoints, which could potentially be used to guide Israeli strikes.
Iranian officials said the arrests were part of a broader effort to identify networks of informants operating inside the country.
Israel Expands Military Operations
At the same time, Israel has reportedly launched a new phase of military operations inside Iran.
Sources familiar with Israeli strategy said the campaign now focuses on targeting security infrastructure and checkpoints believed to be linked to Iran’s military network.
Some of the strikes are reportedly based on intelligence provided by informants operating within Iranian territory.
This strategy suggests Israel may be attempting to weaken Iran’s internal security apparatus while maintaining pressure on key military installations.
Trump Signals Iran Wants Negotiations
Amid the escalating conflict, Donald Trump, whose administration is backing Israel in the war, suggested that Iran may be seeking negotiations with Washington.
In an interview with NBC News, Trump said Tehran appeared willing to discuss a potential agreement with the United States.
However, the U.S. president said the terms currently being proposed were not acceptable.
“Iran wants to make a deal,” Trump said during the interview, adding that the proposed conditions were “not good enough yet.”
Trump declined to elaborate on the details of any potential negotiations.
He also questioned whether Iran’s new leadership structure remained stable following the death of Ali Khamenei.
Concerns Over the Strait of Hormuz
Trump also raised concerns about potential threats to global shipping routes.
During the interview, he said it remained unclear whether Iran had deployed naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage that handles a large share of global oil shipments.
Any disruption to shipping through the strait could have major consequences for the global economy.
Energy markets have already been rattled by the conflict, with oil prices rising sharply amid fears of prolonged instability in the region.
Global Economic Impact
The war has begun to affect the broader global economy.
Energy prices have climbed significantly, financial markets have become more volatile, and governments worldwide are monitoring the situation closely.
The Middle East remains a critical hub for oil and gas production, and any sustained disruption to the region’s energy infrastructure could have widespread economic consequences.
Analysts warn that if the conflict expands further or disrupts shipping routes, global supply chains could face severe strain.
Rising Rhetoric and Escalation Risks
The threat issued by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against Benjamin Netanyahu reflects the increasingly aggressive rhetoric on both sides.
Political and military leaders in Israel and Iran have exchanged warnings throughout the conflict, each accusing the other of escalating the crisis.
While both governments insist they are acting in self-defense, analysts fear the situation could spiral into a broader regional war involving additional countries.
A Conflict With Global Stakes
As the war continues, the stakes remain extremely high.
The confrontation has already expanded beyond direct military exchanges, affecting energy markets, international diplomacy, and regional stability.
With threats of targeted assassinations, ongoing missile strikes, and competing military campaigns, the conflict shows little sign of ending quickly.
For now, governments around the world are urging restraint while preparing for the possibility that the crisis could escalate further.
The coming weeks may prove decisive in determining whether the region moves toward de-escalation or deeper confrontation.