Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people this evening (Tuesday) and said: "A few weeks ago, I spoke directly to the Iranian people. Tens of millions of people around the world and in Iran itself watched that video. And after they watched it, many Iranians contacted Israel. Therefore, today, I want to address the Iranian people again."
"Since the last time we spoke, Khamenei's regime has launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at my country. I'm wondering, did he tell you how much this attack cost? Well, I'm not guessing – the amount is 2.3 billion dollars. 2.3 billion dollars. This is the amount they wasted from your precious funds on futile attacks."
Netanyahu addressed the Iranians: "The missiles caused marginal damage in Israel, but what damage did they cause you? This amount could have added billions to your transportation budget. This amount could have added billions to the budget for Iran's education system. Instead, Khamenei exposed the regime's brutality and caused the world to turn against your country. He stole money from you that was supposed to be yours."
"I want you to imagine – just imagine – how your lives could look different if Iran were free. You can express your opinion without fear. You can tell a joke without wondering if you'll be taken to prison. Close your eyes and imagine the faces of your children – beautiful and pure souls. Think about the infinite potential they could have had. Their whole lives ahead of them."
"Imagine what your children's lives would look like if billions of dollars were invested in them, instead of in unnecessary wars that cannot be won. They would receive world-class education. You would receive beautiful roads, advanced hospitals, clean water. Israel has the most advanced water desalination systems in the world, and it would be happy to help rebuild Iran's collapsing water infrastructure. This – and so many other things – are things you could have received."
"But that's what Khamenei's regime prevents you from doing every day. They are obsessed with the destruction of Israel, instead of the construction of Iran. What a pity. Another attack on Israel will severely harm Iran's economy. She will rob you of many more billions of dollars. I know that many of you do not want this war. I don't want this war either. The people in Israel do not want this war. There is one force that puts your family in great danger: the tyrants of Tehran. That's all."
"But there is also good news. Every day, this regime weakens. Every day, Israel is getting stronger. The world has only seen a fraction of our power. And yet, there is one thing that scares Khamenei's regime more than Israel. Do you know what it is? It's you – the Iranian people. This is why they invest so much money and time in trying to crush your hopes and restrain your dreams."
"Well, I tell you this: don't let your dreams die. I hear the whispers: Women, Life, Freedom (in Persian: زن، زندگی، آزادی). Don't lose hope. And know that Israel and others in the free world stand by your side. The regime wants to destroy your future by striving to destroy our country. We won't let that happen."I have no doubt that the day will come in a free Tehran when Israelis and Iranians will build a future of prosperity and peace."
"This is the future that Israel deserves. This is the future that Iran deserves. Together, let's turn this beautiful dream into reality."
