'Thanks For Defending Israel's Skies': Netanyahu Lauds Trump For Support Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 14:37 IST

The statement comes as Israel continues to face missile threats and intensifying hostilities, with US-Israel cooperation drawing global attention.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu thanked for the constant support in air defence. (Pic: AFP/File)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a televised statement on Thursday, expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his backing amid escalating tensions with Iran.

“I thank President Trump for his support in defending Israel’s skies," Netanyahu said, referencing Washington’s recent military and strategic assistance.

The statement comes as Israel continues to face missile threats and intensifying hostilities, with US-Israel cooperation drawing global attention.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s message came on a day of escalating rhetoric, as Iran issued a sharp warning to the United States against intervening in its conflict with Israel.

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Iran’s deputy foreign minister stated that the country was fully prepared to defend itself if tensions worsened, declaring that “all options are on the table" should Washington offer direct military support to Israel. The comments underscored growing fears of a broader regional escalation, with Tehran cautioning that any perceived U.S. involvement would be met with a strong response.

Israel, too, has hardened its stance following a reported missile attack on a hospital. In a sharp response, Israeli Energy Minister and Cabinet Member Eli Cohen accused Iran of committing a war crime, stating on X: “The terror regime in Tehran committed another war crime today, launching a missile at an Israeli hospital. They deliberately target civilians, and to this day, have murdered only Israeli civilians. Not a single Israeli killed in this war was a soldier. The cowardly regime in Iran will pay a heavy price for this crime." The remarks underscore Israel’s resolve to escalate military action, even as regional and international fears of a wider confrontation grow.

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