Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
| Picture Credit score: Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despatched needs to Iranians on Monday (March 16, 2026) for the upcoming Nowruz holidays, marking the Persian new 12 months, as his nation presses its battle on Iran.
Iran-Israel battle LIVE: Particles from intercepted Iranian missile kills one in Abu Dhabi
“To the courageous individuals of Iran, I want you, as I do yearly a cheerful vacation season, starting with the pageant of lights,” stated Mr. Netanyahu, referencing Chaharshanbe Suri, an historical Iranian pageant of sunshine and hearth celebrated on Wednesday (March 18, 2026).
“It signifies the age-old perception of the Iranian folks that mild will conquer darkness, that good will conquer evil,” he stated in English, with subtitles in Farsi.
“This 12 months this vacation has particular which means… I take this chance to want you a cheerful Nowruz — a 12 months of freedom. A brand new starting of hope to all of you,” he added, referring to the vacation that will likely be celebrated on Friday.
In recent times, Mr. Netanyahu has repeatedly recorded video messages addressed to the Iranian individuals, and specifically to opponents of the Islamic republic’s clerical management.
In a televised press convention on March 7, 2026 the Israeli premier instructed Iranians that “the second of reality is approaching” and urged them to free themselves from “the yoke of tyranny” in order that Israel and Iran can “return to be courageous pals”.
Revealed – March 17, 2026 12:48 pm IST