Israel’s former foreign minister, Israel Katz, has commended the Group of Seven (G7) nations for their firm stance against Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles, which he argues poses a significant threat not only to Israel but to Europe and the world.
Katz’s statement, made on his verified Twitter account, came after the G7 countries condemned Iran for its involvement in the proliferation of ballistic missiles that are now endangering Ukraine and Europe.
In his remarks, Katz emphasized that the G7 ministers are echoing a position he has long held, warning that Iran is a global threat. “Iran is the greatest enemy, not only of Israel, not only of the Middle East, but also of Europe and the entire world,” Katz wrote, reinforcing his view that Tehran’s ambitions extend far beyond the region.
Katz was particularly critical of Iran’s leadership, singling out Iran’s president and foreign minister as mere continuations of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s longstanding policies. He condemned these policies, which he claimed are focused on exporting revolution and spreading violence, missiles, and terrorism worldwide.
The Israeli politician urged Canada, Japan, and Italy to join the United States and key European countries in imposing additional sanctions on Iran. Furthermore, he called for the European Union to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as the largest terrorist organization in the world.
Katz concluded his post by calling for global unity, warning that while Israel is Iran’s first target, the Islamic Republic’s ambitions threaten the entire world. “The world must unite to stop Iran now before it is too late,” he urged, emphasizing the urgency of collective action.