US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke about the security situation in the Middle East during a phone call early on Tuesday, the US Defense Department announced in a statement.
They discussed the aftermath of Iran's April 14 attack on Israel, which saw the US, Israel, and other nations engage in a joint defense operation.
Austin also reiterated American support for Israel's defense and the strategic importance of regional stability.
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