Israel Accuses Europe of Ignoring Iranian Threat
Israel’s Foreign Ministry has criticized European governments for failing to adequately address what it describes as the Iranian threat
Tel Aviv : According to Raaz News | According to Israeli media reports, Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday morning criticized European countries over what it described as their lack of action in confronting Iran, warning that Tehran’s threat extends well beyond the Middle East.
In a statement posted on X, the Israeli Foreign Ministry pointed to a wave of cyberattacks targeting European food infrastructure last month, as well as the withdrawal of US military aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, as evidence of growing security concerns across Europe.
“Anyone who thought Iran was no longer a threat needs a serious reality check,” the ministry stated, calling on European governments to take action against Tehran.
“Iran remains a threat far beyond the Middle East. Ignoring that threat won’t make it disappear. It will only make it more dangerous,” the statement added.
Separately, France summoned Iran’s ambassador to its Foreign Ministry on Monday night over the cyberattacks. French authorities accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of involvement in the incidents targeting European food infrastructure.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot also warned that the European Union could impose further sanctions on Iran.
Meanwhile, the United States withdrew 12 aircraft from RAF Mildenhall on Monday night, including cargo and aerial refueling aircraft.
The development comes after Iran appeared to issue a warning concerning RAF Mildenhall and several other military bases across Europe last week, shortly before the US midterm elections.
The US Air Force described the aircraft movement as part of routine installation rotations, while declining to provide additional details, citing operational security concerns.