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Netanyahu backs Trump's expanded Iran sanctions as "economic D-Day
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on new sanctions against Iran, which the administration has labeled "economic D-Day," Middle East Eye reported. Netanyahu's statement came shortly after the announcement of the expanded measures targeting Iran's economy.
The congratulatory remarks reflect Israel's alignment with the Trump administration's hardline approach to Tehran. Netanyahu has long pressed the US government to adopt stricter policies toward Iran, viewing the country as a principal regional threat. The sanctions announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Israeli military operations and broader concerns about Iranian regional influence.
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