Netanyahu visits site of Iranian missile attack, claims U.S.-Israel fighting for entire world

Netanyahu asserts U.S.-Israel alliance fights Iranian threats, emphasizing global security after missile strikes on Israeli and European targets.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (March 22, 2026) said the recent missile attacks on Diego Garcia shows that Iran has the capacity to reach deep into Europe and poses danger to the entire world.

Mr. Netanyahu was visiting the southern Israeli city of Arad which faced Iranian missile strikes on Saturday (March 21, 2026) evening when he also said his country and the U.S. are fighting together on behalf of everyone.

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“If you want proof that Iran endangers the entire world, the last 48 hours have given it. In the last 48 hours, Iran targeted a civilian area. They're using that as a mass murder weapon.

“Luckily, no one was killed, but that's due to luck, not their intention. Their intention is to murder civilians,” Mr. Netanyahu said.

Pointing out that Iran fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Diego Garcia, Mr. Netanyahu said, “That's 4,000 kilometres. I've been warning all the time. They now have the capacity to reach deep into Europe. They already have fired on European countries -- Cyprus. They are putting everyone in their sights.” For the past two decades, Israel has been referring to the Iranian ballistic missile programme, arguing that such weapons with nuclear capabilities would pose a grave threat not only to itself but also to Europe.