President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone Friday and agreed to meet soon in the U.S. for what would be their first meeting since the Iran war began.

Netanyahu congratulated Trump on America’s 250th anniversary and said that “the U.S. is what ensures the freedom of the world, and Israel greatly appreciates the tight bond between the nations,” The Times of Israel reported, citing a statement from Netanyahu’s office.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump agreed to meet soon in the U.S.,” the statement said.

Netanyahu’s office said the prime minister emphasized Israel’s security needs in discussions on Iran and agreed with Trump to maintain close coordination and contact.

“During the meeting, they discussed the negotiations with Iran, Gaza, and regional developments,” Netanyahu’s office said, according to The Jerusalem Post. “The prime minister emphasized the state of Israel’s security needs in the context of the negotiations, and the two agreed to continue their coordination and close contact.”

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