Blinken: ‘Deal or no deal’ we’ll keep working with Israel to counter Iran

Speaking after Bennett, Blinken touts the Biden’s administration’s “ironclad commitment” to Israel’s security and notes the recent Congressional approval of funds for the Iron Dome anti-missile system.

“We also share and are united in addressing the challenges posed by Iran, including it’s nuclear program. There is no daylight between us on the fundamental proposition that Iran must not be allowed to acquired a nuclear weapon.”

He says the US will maintain that stance regardless if a new Iran nuclear deal is reached.

“Deal or no deal, we will continue to work together and with other partners to counter Iran’s destabilizing behavior in the region,” he says.

He hails Israel’s “important diplomatic efforts” to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv, and praises Israeli humanitarian support such as the establishment of a field hospital in western Ukraine.

Blinken also reiterates US support for a two-state solution and welcomes meetings between Israeli ministers and top Palestinian Authority officials, “including Defense Minister Benny Gantz.”