Iran Vows to Kill Netanyahu Amid Escalating Israel–Iran Conflict

Mangalore Today News Network

Tehran, Mar 15, 2026: Iran on Sunday vowed to “kill” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the conflict between Iran and Israel entered its 16th day.

In a strongly worded statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it would continue pursuing Netanyahu. “If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force,” the statement said.

The remarks came as questions surfaced on social media regarding Netanyahu’s whereabouts. Several users pointed to a video released on March 12, claiming it appeared to show six fingers on one of the prime minister’s hands, sparking speculation that the footage may have been edited using artificial intelligence.

In the video, Netanyahu was addressing his first news conference since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28.

During the address, Netanyahu issued a veiled warning against Iran’s leadership and defended Israel’s ongoing military operations. He also hinted at efforts aimed at weakening Iran’s ruling establishment, reportedly led by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

“I will not detail the actions we are taking. We are creating the optimal conditions for toppling the regime,” Netanyahu said in Hebrew, adding that regime change ultimately depends on internal developments within Iran.

Meanwhile, speculation about the Israeli leader’s whereabouts intensified online. American conservative political commentator Candace Owens questioned the situation in a post on X, asking, “Where’s Bibi?”—using Netanyahu’s popular nickname.

Owens also alleged that Netanyahu’s office had released and deleted what she described as “fake AI videos,” while claiming there was “mass panic” at the White House. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding those claims.