Netanyahu Praises New US Sanctions as Tightening Economic Pressure on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong support for the latest US economic measures directed at Iran, stating that they successfully "tighten the siege" by penalizing nations that maintain business relations with Tehran.

Speaking at the Binyamin Regional Council located in the occupied West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu noted that the administration of President Donald Trump focused its recent actions primarily on the allies of Iran rather than the state itself. Benjamin Netanyahu described this approach as a highly significant development that increases isolation on those supporting the Iranian regime.

During his visit to Washington in late-July—marking his initial meeting with President Donald Trump since the conflict began in February—Benjamin Netanyahu had presented three potential strategies for the US: a formal agreement, a renewed military campaign, or increased economic pressure. According to Benjamin Netanyahu, the latest actions demonstrate that President Donald Trump has decisively chosen to pursue sanctions and economic pressure.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued warnings on Monday regarding potential new sanctions directed at nations that fail to sever their economic ties with Iran, though the announcement stopped short of enacting major new penalties immediately. Emphasizing that "the challenge of Iran has not yet ended," Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his firm commitment to preventing Iran from posing any future threats.