Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu said Sunday that he held a conversation the previous night with President Donald Trump regarding the developing memorandum of understanding aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the broader negotiations surrounding a permanent agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.

Netanyahu said the discussion focused on the emerging diplomatic framework with Iran and ongoing coordination between Washington and Israel.

According to the prime minister, he conveyed his “deep appreciation to President Trump for his unwavering commitment to Israel’s security, including during Operation Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, when American and Israeli forces fought shoulder to shoulder against the Iranian threat.”

Netanyahu said he and Trump were in full agreement regarding the core objective of any future arrangement with Tehran.

“President Trump and I agreed that any final agreement with Iran must eliminate the nuclear danger. That means dismantling Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites and removing its enriched nuclear material from its territory.”

The Israeli premier added that Trump also reiterated support for Israel’s freedom of military action throughout the region.

“President Trump also reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against threats on every front, including Lebanon.”

Netanyahu emphasized what he described as the growing strategic alliance between Israel and the United States.

“the partnership between us and our two countries has been proven on the battlefield and has never been stronger.”

He concluded with a blunt declaration mirroring Trump’s longstanding position on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

“My policy, like President Trump’s, remains unchanged: Iran will not have nuclear weapons.”

Netanyahu’s remarks came only minutes after Trump published a forceful statement defending the negotiations currently underway with Iran and contrasting them sharply with the Obama-era nuclear agreement.

“One of the worst deals ever made by our Country was the Iran Nuclear Deal, put forth and signed into existence by Barack Hussein Obama and the rank amateurs of the Obama Administration. It was a direct path to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon. Not so with the transaction currently being negotiated with Iran by the Trump Administration – THE EXACT OPPOSITE, in fact!” Trump wrote.

Trump said negotiations with Tehran were advancing steadily and insisted there was no need for the United States to rush into a final agreement.

“The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side.”

The president also stressed that U.S. pressure on Iran would remain firmly in place until a final agreement is completed and formally approved.

He noted that the blockade of Iran will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is “reached, certified, and signed.”

Trump further warned that both Washington and Tehran must proceed cautiously in order to avoid strategic mistakes.

“both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes! Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one. They must understand, however, that they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb.”