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Israeli Spy Chief: Iran War Weakened Regime, Calls for Change

4/15/2026

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Israel's spy chief David Barnea stated on April 14, 2026, that the war in Iran has significantly weakened the Iranian regime.
Barnea said the mission will only be complete with a regime change.
Speaking on Holocaust Remembrance Day, Barnea noted Iran's leadership was quickly replaced after initial strikes.
Barnea defended the U.S.-Israeli campaign as necessary and unprecedented.
Barnea countered accusations of overselling a plan for an uprising against Iran's government.

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Israel's spy chief David Barnea stated on April 14, 2026, that the war in Iran has significantly weakened the Iranian regime.
Barnea said the mission will only be complete with a regime change.
Speaking on Holocaust Remembrance Day, Barnea noted Iran's leadership was quickly replaced after initial strikes.
Barnea defended the U.S.-Israeli campaign as necessary and unprecedented.
Barnea countered accusations of overselling a plan for an uprising against Iran's government.