The statement comes just hours after hundreds of Israel Air Force aircraft simulated striking far away targets.

American and Israeli security figures met on Wednesday to coordinate their efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and deter its "aggressive regional activities," according to a White House press statement. 

At the meeting were, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata and other representatives. 

Source: Jerusalem Post - Photo: A general view of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor, Iran - credit: REUTERS RAHEB HOMAVANDI