The United States and Israel have warned that any aggression from Iran would be countered

The United States reiterated Wednesday its full support for Israel in the face of the Iranian threat and warned that any aggression against Tehran would be opposed by the Israeli army.

The statement was made after the meeting held by the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Israeli president acknowledged that Washington's pressure against the Iranian regime was working, but said it needed to "increase it".

"United States and Israel cooperate closely to thwart Iran's aggression in the region and the world", He added in a joint statement.

President Donald Trump decided to withdraw the United States from the historic agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, negotiated with force by the international powers and signed in 2015.

In response to criticism from its European allies, Washington organized an international conference in Warsaw, attended by Arab countries and Israel, among others, where strategies were discussed. to "put an end to the Iranian regional devastation".

Pompeo recalled the repeated Iranian threats to "annihilate" Israel.

"With threats of this kind, a daily reality in Israeli life, we maintain our unwavering commitment to the security of Israel. and we strongly support his right to defend himself, "he said.

Pompeo's visit was widely interpreted as a sign of support for the Israeli prime minister, who aspires to renew his mandate in the elections of 9 April. Especially since there is no scheduled meeting with the opponents of Netanyahu.

Pompeo arrived in Jerusalem from Kuwait as part of a tour of the Middle East aimed at bolstering the anti-Iranian offensive.

The American goal with the Arab countries of the region is the creation of a strategic alliance.

Pompeo and his Kuwaiti counterpart, the sheikh Sabah al Khaled al SabahThey insisted that the crisis between Qatar and Saudi Arabia should come to an end.

This dispute, which has lasted for two years "It's not in the interest of the region or the rest of the world"Pompeo insisted.

"We are all facing the same threats" from Islamic State terrorists or al-Qaeda, but also from "the Islamic Republic of Iran", he added.

They will hold a working meeting on Monday and will share a dinner on TuesdaySaid Sanders.

"The president and prime minister will discuss the common interests and actions of their Middle East countries," he said.