Tehran: Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, has issued a strong rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling him a “rootless child-killing criminal” following Netanyahu’s recent remarks that positioned Israel as the “frontline of American civilization” in West Asia.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Netanyahu’s statement suggested that Iranians perceive Israel as a critical outpost of American influence in the Middle East. In response, Larijani took to his X account on Monday to denounce these assertions, highlighting the absurdity and danger of Netanyahu’s claims.

Larijani’s post emphasized the gravity of Netanyahu’s rhetoric, stating, “When a rootless child-killing criminal like Netanyahu calls himself the frontline of American civilization, you can’t blame Americans if they feel like suicide.” His comments reflect ongoing tensions and highlight the deep divisions between Iranian and Israeli leadership over regional influence and security matters.