The national security of Iran and Israel: Confronting a common threat - opinion

An opinion article by Erfan Fard argues that Israel and the Iranian people share a fundamental interest in ending the rule of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The author describes the regime as a 'criminal cult' and a structural threat to Israel's national security, noting that both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot have called for regime change, though they differ on methods.

An opinion article by Erfan Fard argues that Israel and the Iranian people share a fundamental interest in ending the rule of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The author describes the regime as a 'criminal cult' and a 'mafia regime' that represents a structural challenge to Israel's national security, not merely a political dispute tied to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. Fard distinguishes between Iran as a historic nation and the 'occupying, plundering, repressive' Islamic Republic. He notes that both Netanyahu and Eisenkot have called for regime change, though they differ on methods: Netanyahu has openly advocated for overthrowing the regime, while Eisenkot sees the Iranian people as the decisive force. The article claims three opportunities for regime change have been lost and warns that the regime is prepared to commit atrocities for survival, referencing a 'genocide of January 2026' without elaboration. The piece concludes that genuine national security requires eliminating enduring sources of danger, not changing political leaders.