In an interview with CNN on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu played down differences of opinion with US President Donald Trump over the Iranian file, asserting that the two allies agree "completely" on the core issues relating to Tehran.
Netanyahu affirmed that the relationship between Tel Aviv and Washington remains firm and solid, describing Trump as a "true ally". Regarding the anticipated interim agreement between Washington and Tehran, the Israeli prime minister expressed cautious reservations, noting that it was "too early to predict outcomes", while at the same time voicing doubt about the agreement's ability to halt Iran's nuclear programme, despite his faith in President Trump's efforts in this regard.
On a separate front, Netanyahu issued a strongly worded warning about a possible US move to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. He asserted that the deal — which Trump hinted could be explored during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan — would inevitably "blow up the balance of power" in the Middle East.
Netanyahu justified his position by saying that Turkey has come to embrace what he described as "aggressive ambitions" in the region, making the supply of such advanced fighter jets a direct threat to regional stability from the Israeli perspective.