The fiery war of words comes amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel over Iran's nuclear program. Israel has long accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons -- a claim Tehran denies. The conflict began when Israel launched a surprise attack on June 13.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons following U.S. and Israeli strikes, stating Tehran is afraid after feeling "the might of America and Israel."

Meeting Netanyahu, Trump says he doesn't expect Iran will revive hostilities, but US is 'ready, willing and able' if it does; PM likens Tehran's capacities to tumors that may come back The post Israel said to expect US backing for future strikes on Iran if it revives nuclear program appeared first on The Times of Israel.