Netanyahu Says Close Ties With Trump Could Help Eliminate Iran Threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his close relationship with US President Donald Trump could help eliminate the threat posed by Iran, linking their partnership to Israel’s security as the country enters a competitive election campaign.

According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Netanyahu made the remarks in a video released by his Likud party, urging voters to pay attention to Trump’s public expression of support for him.

“We have crushed Iran,” Netanyahu said in the video, adding that his partnership with Trump would continue over the next two years, or potentially sooner, to eliminate the Iranian threat.

The remarks come as Israel’s election race intensifies and Trump has publicly backed Netanyahu, bringing their close political relationship into focus during the campaign.

Netanyahu’s comments highlighted the cooperation between Israel and the United States over Iran, which remains a central issue in their regional security policies. However, he did not provide specific details about what further measures the two countries might take against Tehran or how the stated objective would be achieved.

The Israeli prime minister’s appeal to voters also places foreign policy and national security at the centre of his election messaging, with his relationship with Trump presented as an important factor in confronting Iran.

The statements reflect Netanyahu’s effort to portray close coordination with Washington as a strategic advantage for Israel amid continuing regional tensions.