Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has described Iran as the biggest threat to global peace and stability, pointing to its foreign policy since 1979 and its support for armed groups across the Middle East.
Speaking in an interview, Ambassador Gilad said Iran poses what he considers the greatest danger to global stability, arguing that its influence extends beyond the Middle East.
“There is no one state in the Middle East or in the world which is a bigger danger and challenge to world stability and peace than Iran,” he stated.
He accused Iran of pursuing a long-standing policy of “exporting the revolution” since 1979 and building regional influence through support for armed groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen.
According to him, these activities have contributed to prolonged instability in the region, which escalated further following the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel.
The ambassador also raised concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme and ballistic missile development, which he said remain key issues in ongoing international diplomatic efforts.
His comments come amid continuing global debate over Iran’s regional role and ongoing Western-led efforts to curb its military and nuclear capabilities.