"Iran is a serious threat to Israel" - Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference that Iran continues to pose a serious threat to the Jewish state,TASSr eported․

"Iran remains a serious threat to the State of Israel," the prime minister said. According to him, Israel "constantly coordinates its actions with the United States" regarding the Iranian threat.

Netanyahu also expressed hope that Washington "will be able to reach an agreement that will not allow them (Iran) to obtain nuclear weapons and will not allow them to enrich uranium."

"If something like this is achieved, we will welcome it," he added.

At the same time, according to the prime minister, "Israel retains the right to self-defense."