In second message within months, PM says regime fears its own citizens more than Israel; looks to future of blossoming ties, freedom and prosperity for Iranians

In a direct video message to the Iranian people, Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of severe economic repercussions if Iran continues to attack Israel, referencing the estimated $2.3 billion cost to Tehran from an October missile attack.

Officials and analysts say the recent Israeli strikes on Iran's air defenses and missile production sites left it vulnerable to more military action.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a direct message to Iranians on Tuesday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's government feared the people of Iran more than Israel. "That's why they spend so much time and money trying to crush your hopes and curb your dreams,