Gantz in a message to Iran from Centcom’s refueling squadron: “We continue to expand cooperation in the face of Iranian aggression – we must make sure that Iran never has a nuclear umbrella”
Defense Minister Benny Gantz last night concluded the first visit by an Israeli Defense Minister to Centcom headquarters in Tampa, Florida. The Minister of Defense was received by CENTCOM Commander General Michael Korilla, and there was a meeting with the CENTCOM headquarters. The Minister of Defense also toured the Central Military District, and visited the Kc-135 refueling squadron.
As part of the visit, they discussed operational cooperation in attack and defense in the region, in the face of threats, primarily Iranian aggression. Among other things, there was talk of increasing training and cooperation at sea, in the air, on land, in cyber and intelligence. Gantz thanked General Kurila for the strategic cooperation which is critical to the security of the world, the region and Israel.
“I would like to thank General Corilla for the hospitality. “Israel’s cooperation with CENTCOM and the countries of the region is a game changer in the ability to maintain security, stability and peace in the Middle East, especially against Iran and its proxies,” Gantz said.
He added, “We will continue to deepen the cooperation, expand the necessary actions to damage Iran’s couriers, and make sure that Iran never has a nuclear weapon.”
“We all understand the need to ensure that Iran never has a nuclear umbrella under which it and its proxies will spread terror and threaten the world and the Middle East. This will also be the message I will convey during my visit to Washington and my meeting with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.”
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