President Obama is in “full agreement” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the need to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, the White House said after the two leaders talked over the phone Friday.

“The two leaders discussed a range of security issues, and the President reaffirmed his and our country’s unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security,” the White House said in a statement describing the call. “The two leaders underscored that they are in full agreement on the shared goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”

Separately, Netanyahu met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonHillary Clinton after debate: 'Everyone better vote' Hillary Clinton: 'Black Lives Matter' is 'very profoundly a theological statement' House in near-unanimous vote affirms peaceful transfer of power MORE following his address to the United Nations on Thursday.

The two leaders' relationship has come under a microscope as Netanyahu increases pressure on the president to issue "red lines" that Iran will not be allowed to cross in enriching uranium that could be used to create a nuclear weapon. Adding to the tension, Obama declined to change his schedule to meet with the Israeli leader while he was at the United Nations in New York this week.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who has accused Obama of being a weak supporter of Israel, also was scheduled to speak with Netanyahu on Friday.

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During his address to the U.N. on Thursday, Netanyahu drew his own red line, saying war is all but inevitable if Iran is allowed to acquire enough enriched uranium to produce a bomb. Netanyahu, who has been accused of intruding on the U.S. election in support of Romney, twice lauded Obama's leadership during his speech but still put the president on notice that Israel will act alone if it feels Iran is reaching a point where its program can no longer be stopped.

"The relevant question is not when Iran will get the bomb," Netanyahu said. "The relevant question is, at what stage can we no longer stop Iran from getting the bomb? The red line must be drawn on Iran's nuclear enrichment program, because these enrichment facilities are the only nuclear installations that we can definitely see and credibly target."

Here's the full readout:

Readout of the President’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke today as part of their regular consultations, and to follow up on Secretary Clinton’s meeting with the Prime Minister. The two leaders discussed a range of security issues, and the President reaffirmed his and our country’s unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security. The two leaders underscored that they are in full agreement on the shared goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The Prime Minister welcomed President Obama’s commitment before the United Nations General Assembly to do what we must to achieve that goal. The two leaders took note of the close cooperation and coordination between the Governments of the United States and Israel regarding the threat posed by Iran – its nuclear program, proliferation, and support for terrorism – and agreed to continue their regular consultations on this issue going forward.



