In a televised address to his cabinet, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel stands firmly behind President Trump’s decision to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The move marks a significant escalation in regional tensions following a breakdown in diplomatic efforts.

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Key Highlights from the Address:

• Firm Alliance: Netanyahu dismissed rumors of a diplomatic “disconnect” between Washington and Jerusalem, describing the current level of cooperation as the “complete opposite.”
• Direct Coordination: The Prime Minister revealed he received a detailed briefing from Vice President JD Vance on Sunday. Vance called from Air Force Two while returning from high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan.
• The Nuclear “Red Line”: According to Netanyahu, Vance emphasized that the core objective of the U.S. remains the total removal of all enriched nuclear material and a permanent halt to any further enrichment by Iran.

Strategic Context

The endorsement follows the collapse of talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad. With the blockade now in motion, the U.S. aim appears to be a “maximum pressure” 2.0 strategy, targeting Iran’s maritime trade to force concessions on its nuclear program and regional activities.

“President Trump decided to impose a naval blockade on them. We, of course, support this firm stance.” — Benjamin Netanyahu

What’s Next?

As the U.S. Navy moves to enforce the blockade, all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has previously threatened to disrupt global energy supplies if its own exports are halted, placing the international community on high alert for potential naval skirmishes or a spike in global oil prices.