The "Israeli ambassador" revealed the reasons for attacking "Iran," emphasizing the need to protect themselves from nuclear, missile, and terrorist threats. He pointed out that the Iranian regime is a danger to the world and could not say when the war would end.Tags: [Israeli ambassador, Iran, Middle East conflict, nuclear threat, missile threat, terrorism, global security]
Regarding the conflict in the Middle East region betweenTags: [Middle East conflict] the United States and IsraelTags: [United States, Israel] andTags: [] IranTags: [Iran] which reignited on 28 Feb, more than 10 days ago, and the situation remains intense. Most recently today (10 Mar) at 11:00 a.m.,Tags: [Middle East conflict, ongoing violence, timeline] H.E. Alona Fisher-Kamm, the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand,Tags: [Alona Fisher-Kamm, Israeli ambassador, Thailand] held a press conference on the situation, confirming the necessity of attacks on Iran.Tags: [press conference, Israeli ambassador, Iran attacks]
Alona explained that the timing for initiating attacks was chosen because it is the best moment to dismantle the Iranian regime, as the Iranian government and armed groups supporting the regime are at their weakest in years. She added that changing the regime is a matter for the Iranian people to decide their own fate.Tags: [Iranian regime, timing, military strategy, regime change, self-determination]
Alona affirmed that Israel has no issues with the Iranian people themselves but views the regime since 1979 as a permanent threat to Israel. She cited that for 47 years since the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian regime has sought to eliminate Israel.Tags: [Israeli stance, Iranian regime, historical threat, Islamic Revolution]
"Following this war, this is an ongoing mission Israel has maintained. We must be strong to protect ourselves because when facing external threats like Iran, we must defend ourselves and act before it is too late."Tags: [Israeli defense, ongoing mission, self-protection, threat response]
Additionally, the Israeli ambassador confirmed that the attack on the girls-only school in Minab, southern Iran, is under investigation to determine whether Israel or the U.S. conducted the strike, which resulted in over 170 deaths, mostly schoolchildren.Tags: [school attack, Minab, investigation, casualties, children]
"Our operations focus on countering threats from Iran; therefore, any infrastructure supporting attacks on Israel is a target for us. Certainly, schools are not our targets," the Israeli ambassador said.Tags: [military targets, counterterrorism, infrastructure, rules of engagement]
Alona stated that Israel will take all possible measures toTags: [] eliminate the three threatsTags: [] from Iran to Israel and the Middle East, which areTags: [] nuclear threats, long-range missiles, and armed terrorist groups.Tags: [nuclear threat, missiles, terrorist groups] She added that the conflict will end only when these three threats are neutralized and no longer operational. However, she could not say when the war would conclude and could not answer on behalf of the U.S., which aims to end the war within weeks.Tags: [conflict duration, war goals, neutralization, U.S. stance]
The Israeli ambassador emphasized that Israel has no ambitions to be a regional superpower but is solely focused on protecting civilians from threats. Conversely,Tags: [Israeli policy, regional ambitions, civilian protection] Iran's existence is not only a threat to Israel and the Middle East but also to global security and safety.Tags: [Iran threat, global security, regional stability]
The Israeli ambassador spoke about about 50,000 Thai workers in Israel, noting that most do not want to return home because they trust Israel’s management. These workers understand that Israel is trying to protect them and have received additional assistance as foreigners dealing with language barriers.Tags: [Thai workers, Israel, expatriate safety, assistance]
Regarding the airspace closure affecting tourists stranded in Thailand, the Israeli ambassador cited 2025 figures showing over 425,000 Israeli tourists visited Thailand, accounting for 5% of the population. Thus, the airspace closure impacts travel, but he believes Israelis stranded will soon be repatriated.Tags: [airspace closure, tourism, Israeli tourists, Thailand, repatriation]
"Israelis who fled threats and are residing in Thailand have not caused violence, though others from different nationalities might bring violence. We hope Thailand and Israel will collaborate to keep Israelis safe while in Thailand, and after the conflict ends, we expect many Israeli tourists to visit again. The key issue is not only tourism revenue but also strengthening Thai-Israeli relations."Tags: [safety, bilateral cooperation, tourism, Thai-Israeli relations]
Alona expressed confidence that Thai government officials, especially in security, can assist and protect Israelis residing in Thailand. She noted that both countries have long-standing cooperation during normal and emergency situations.Tags: [Thailand, Israel, security cooperation, diplomatic relations]
Regarding economic impacts, the Israeli ambassador stated thatTags: [] Thai people and the world should blame Iran more becauseTags: [] Iran is the party attacking neighboring countries in the Middle East, striking oil facilities, civilian areas, economic infrastructure, and closing the Strait of Hormuz. He believes Iran will use all means, weapons, and economic mechanisms to cause the maximum impact on the world, reflecting an Iranian regime indifferent to global consequences.Tags: [Iran aggression, regional attacks, economic impact, Strait of Hormuz, global consequences]
Meanwhile, the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader succeeding his late father clearly confirms that the Iranian regime maintains its position to destroy Israel. Israel supports regime change but believes it is up to the Iranian people to determine their own fate.Tags: [Iran leadership, Mojtaba Khamenei, regime stance, regime change, self-determination]
However, earlier on 4 Mar 2026,Tags: [date, diplomacy] H.E. Dr. Nassereddin Heidari,Tags: [Nassereddin Heidari, Iranian ambassador] the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Thailand, held a press conference to clarify details and Iran's position on the Middle East events. He stated that the new wave of aggression was unprovoked and illegitimate, constituting a severe violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter. He also classified attacks on civilian targets, such as the school strike, as war crimes.Tags: [Iranian ambassador, press conference, war crimes, UN Charter, Middle East conflict]
The Iranian ambassador said Iran participates sincerely and seriously in diplomatic efforts to prevent war. However, the invasion against Iran has already occurred, and the most heinous act was the assassination attempt on the Supreme Leader, leaving Iran in a "state of all-out war" and facing existential threats. As a victim state, Iran has the right to defend itself with force, determination, and commitment until the invasion ends. (Read full version: Tags: [Iran, diplomacy, war, assassination attempt, self-defense, existential threat]"Iranian Ambassador" condemns U.S. and Israeli attacks and declares self-defense until the war endsTags: [Iranian ambassador, condemnation, self-defense, war])Tags: []}]}