Israel’s foreign minister warns of Iranian global threat in media blitz

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar launched a media offensive this week, warning international audiences that Iran poses not only a direct threat to Israel, but to global stability and Western civilisation at large.

In a series of high-profile interviews with foreign outlets including CNN, France’s BFMTV, and Italy’s Rai1, Sa’ar said Israel’s military campaign is aimed at neutralising an existential danger—one that extends far beyond the country’s borders.

“Iran is a danger not only to Israel, but to the entire region, to the world order, and to Europe,” Sa’ar told France’s BFMTV. “In my talks with European colleagues, they have expressed concern about Iran’s long-range missile program—which can reach Europe. By harming it, we act for our own survival, but also for Europe’s security.”

The media push comes alongside Sa’ar’s ongoing diplomatic engagements with foreign ministers and global officials, as Israel seeks to bolster international support for its war efforts.

Speaking with CNN, Sa’ar said the conflict that began on October 7 is rooted in Iran’s broader campaign to export terror and destabilise the region. “What we are doing is critical in order to regain stability,” he said. “A nuclear Iran, which exports terrorism and extremism, is the reason for this war.”

Sa’ar added: “If someone says he intends to destroy the Jews—we must believe him and take all necessary steps to prevent it.”

In an interview with Rai1, the foreign minister said Israel has “done a lot” in recent decades to slow Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “Without Israel, the Iranians would have reached their destination long ago,” he warned.

Sa’ar is expected to continue his media outreach today, with additional interviews and a special press briefing scheduled for foreign correspondents.

Israel launched preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear sites on Friday, citing intelligence that Tehran had reached “a point of no return” in its pursuit of nuclear weapons. According to Israeli defence officials, Iran has developed the capacity to rapidly enrich uranium and assemble nuclear bombs, with sufficient fissile material for up to 15 weapons.

Israeli intelligence also exposed a covert program to complete all components of a nuclear device. The strikes mark a dramatic escalation in what officials describe as a broader Iranian strategy combining nuclear development, missile proliferation, and proxy warfare aimed at Israel’s destruction.