Israel’s foreign minister said on Tuesday he was urging countries to place sanctions on Iran’s missile programme and proscribe its Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation after Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israel.
“Alongside the military response to the firing of missiles and drones, I am leading a diplomatic attack against Iran,” Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a social media post.
Katz said he sent letters to 32 countries and spoke with numerous counterparts, calling on them to “place sanctions on Iran’s missile project and declare the Revolutionary Guard a terror organisation, as a way to stop and weaken Iran.”
“We must stop Iran now, before it will be too late.”
Israel has said it would respond to Iran’s weekend missile and drone attack, amid calls for restraint by allies anxious to avoid an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Moreover, Israel advocates for diplomatic efforts alongside sanctions to address Iran’s behavior comprehensively. While sanctions serve as a deterrent, diplomatic engagement is crucial for resolving underlying issues and promoting stability in the region. Israel calls for multilateral discussions to find diplomatic solutions to the challenges posed by Iran’s actions. By combining diplomatic efforts with additional sanctions, Israel aims to address the root causes of the tensions and prevent further escalation of the situation.
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