Netanyahu Adviser Outlines Israel’s Goal: Eliminating Iran’s Threat Capabilities
Ofir Falk, a senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated that Israel’s objective in the ongoing conflict is to eliminate the threat posed by Iran, dismissing the possibility of diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic. Falk asserted that “Iran always lies,” emphasizing a deep-seated distrust in negotiations with the current Iranian regime.
“Well, Iran always lies. We’ve learned that they always lie. But more importantly, our goal is to eliminate the existential threat that this regime of the ayatollahs represents,” Falk said, according to a CNN report on March 20, 2026. CNN
Falk outlined two primary strategies for achieving this goal: “The best way to do this is to remove the mode [referring to the regime]. Another way is to destroy their capabilities, destroy their military capabilities until they reach the stone age,” he added. MSN
Degradation of Iranian Capabilities
According to Falk, Israel is actively working to degrade Iran’s military capabilities. MSN reported on March 11, 2026, that Falk detailed Israel’s objectives in the war with Iran, focusing on dismantling the country’s military infrastructure.
Rejection of Negotiations
Falk’s comments signal a firm rejection of potential negotiations with Iran, even as some reports suggest temporary pauses in targeting key Iranian figures to allow for possible diplomatic openings. CNN referenced a report from the Wall Street Journal indicating that the U.S. And Israel had temporarily removed Iran’s foreign minister and parliament speaker from a kill list, potentially creating space for dialogue. However, Falk’s statements suggest Israel remains focused on regime change or the complete dismantling of Iran’s military power.
Netanyahu’s Stance on the Iranian Regime
In a separate interview with NDTV on March 6, 2026, Falk reiterated Prime Minister Netanyahu’s position that the current Iranian regime must be removed. YouTube This aligns with a long-held Israeli policy of not accepting a nuclear-capable Iran governed by its current leadership.