India, June 16 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday thanked US President Donald Trump for supporting the country in its conflict against Iran and stated that Iran posed a threat to America as well.

In an interview with ABC News, Netanyahu said, "Today its Tel Aviv, tomorrow its New York. I understand America First but I don't understand America dead. That's what these people want. They chant 'death to America'."

He added, "We're doing something in the service of mankind, of humanity and its a battle of good against evil. America does and should stand with the good. That's what President Trump is doing and I deeply appreciate his support."

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