Netanyahu congratulates Trump on expanded Iran sanctions

Netanyahu congratulates Trump on expanded Iran sanctions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the announcement of new sanctions on Iran, dubbed "economic D-Day" by the administration, on Monday, according to a statement from the prime minister's office posted to social media. "You justly exact a steep price from that cruel dictatorship and from those who assist its continued aggression," the statement said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Congratulations President @realDonaldTrump and Secretary @SecScottBessent on the latest sanctions against the Iranian regime. You justly exact a steep price from that cruel dictatorship and from those who assist its continued aggression. — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) August 24, 2026