Netanyahu Praises Trump Amid Israel-Iran Conflict Escalation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly praised U.S. President Donald Trump on his birthday, calling him an extraordinary leader and a steadfast ally amid Israel's military campaign against Iran. Netanyahu highlighted Trump's decisive support and credited him with significant assistance in protecting Israeli lives against Iranian threats, framing the conflict as a defense against a tyrannical regime seeking nuclear weapons. Trump endorsed Israel's recent strikes on Iranian targets, describing them as "excellent" and signaling further actions. Netanyahu also honored the U.S. military on its 250th anniversary, emphasizing the shared struggle against authoritarian aggression. Additionally, Trump received birthday wishes from Russian President Vladimir Putin, with whom he discussed the Iran conflict and prisoner swaps related to the Russia-Ukraine war. The escalating Israel-Iran tensions have led to retaliatory strikes on Israeli cities, with Iran accusing the U.S. of complicity, which Washington denies.