Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during an April 13, 2026 cabinet meeting, publicly expressed support for what he described as President Donald Trump’s “aggressive stance” to impose a naval blockade on Iran. The statement, delivered in an official government video, framed the policy as part of a coordinated U.S.–Israel strategy aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran. Netanyahu emphasized that the approach is intended as a firm but controlled measure of maritime and economic restriction rather than open conventional warfare. The remarks signal a continued alignment between Washington and Jerusalem on Iran policy.