Israeli Minister of Defense Beni Ganz discussed on Thursday by phone with his American colleague Lloyd Austin a growing threat from Iran, the press service of the defense department of the Jewish state said.
“Minister of Defense Beni Hanz held a conversation with the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Hanz emphasized that Iran, especially recently, proved that it is a strategic global and regional threat, and also added that strengthening cooperation in the face Such a challenge is more important than ever. Hanz thanked Austin for his commitment to deepening cooperation between the United States and Israel and for maintaining constant communication between the parties over the past two years, ”the statement said.
The Israeli Minister also “emphasized important achievements in defense cooperation” with the United States, the press service noted.