Iran Guards swear to ‘pursue and kill’ Israeli PM Netanyahu
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a direct death threat against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowing to "pursue and kill" him as the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States intensifies.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a direct death threat against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 15, 2026, stating "If he is still alive, we will continue pursuing and killing him with full force." This threat was reported by the semi-official Fars News Agency as part of the 52nd wave of Operation True Promise 4. The statement came amid escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, with the IRGC claiming responsibility for missile and drone strikes on U.S. air bases in Erbil (Iraq), Ali Al Salem, and Arifjan (Kuwait), as well as attacks on Tel Aviv's industrial zones. The IRGC framed these actions as retaliation for attacks on Iranian industrial workers.
Netanyahu's office quickly dismissed the threat, labeling related social media assassination claims as "fake news" and confirming that the Israeli prime minister was "fine." Netanyahu had participated in an online press conference on March 13, just two days before the IRGC threat. In response to the escalating situation, two people were reported lightly injured in Holon, Israel, from a subsequent missile attack. The Philippine news source Inquirer.net reported on this development, highlighting the direct nature of the threat against Netanyahu.
The broader context involves ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, with over 120 targets reportedly hit by March 9, 2026. Meanwhile, the IRGC has been conducting domestic crackdowns within Iran, including severe responses to protests that reportedly resulted in 36,500 deaths during January 8-9, 2026 protests. Iranian officials have invoked an October law imposing death penalties for espionage or cooperation with Israel and the United States.
Consequences of the threat remain limited so far, with no confirmed IRGC success against Netanyahu and Israeli dismissals indicating minimal impact. The Philippine government has reportedly begun preparations for possible Iranian attacks, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation warning about potential threats in California that could affect Filipino communities there. The situation continues to evolve as part of the broader regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
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