Netanyahu says Iran threatens 'entire world,' urges broader coalition

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday urged other countries to join the fight against Iran, citing recent missile attacks as evidence of a growing global threat.

Speaking at the site of a missile strike in the southern Israeli city of Arad, Netanyahu said recent developments showed that Iran posed a danger far beyond the region.

"If you want proof that Iran endangers the entire world, the last 48 hours have given it," he said. "They have now the capacity to reach deep into Europe."

"They are putting everyone in their sights," he continued.

Netanyahu pointed to an Iranian missile launch targeting the US- and British-operated military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, about 4,000 kilometres from Iran.

Iran’s state television reported on Saturday that two ballistic missiles had been fired at the base.

US media outlets reported that one malfunctioned mid-flight, and the other was intercepted.

Netanyahu accused Tehran of seeking to disrupt global trade routes, including by threatening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

"They’re stopping a maritime international route, an energy route, and trying to blackmail the entire world," he said.

Calling for broader international involvement, Netanyahu added: "What more proof do you need that this regime that threatens the entire world has to be stopped? Israel and the United States are working together for the entire world. And it's time to see the leaders of the rest of the countries join up."

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to respond with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US-allied countries in the region.