Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday hoped Iran would soon be freed from what he described as the 'yoke of tyranny', as major protests shake the Islamic Republic for a second week. The nationwide protests in Iran have killed at least 203 people, with 162 protesters and 41 security forces killed, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. "We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny," says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the beginning of a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem. "And when that day comes, Israel and Iran will once again be loyal partners in building a future of prosperity and peace for both peoples,” he added. Netanyahu also said that “Israel is ‍closely monitoring developments in Iran.

Source: dna January 11, 2026 19:27 UTC