Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to discuss the aftermath of Iran's unprecedented April 13 attacks, which U.S., Israeli, and partner forces thwarted in a combined defensive operation. The US Department of Defense noted this in a statement it released Monday.

“The Secretary reiterated steadfast U.S. support for Israel's defense and reaffirmed the strategic goal of regional stability,” the aforesaid statement adds.