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Milei and Netanyahu Launch Historic Latin American Alliance Against Iran

The Isaac Accords establish a new pro-Western axis in the Americas featuring strategic intelligence sharing AI cooperation and a direct message to Tehran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentinian President Javier Milei
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentinian President Javier Milei (Photo: Kobi Gideon/ Government Press Office)

In a move set to reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentine President Javier Milei officially launched the "Isaac Accords" in Jerusalem today. Designed as the diplomatic successor to the Abraham Accords, this new framework aims to build a permanent pro-Israel, pro-U.S., and anti-Iran alliance across Latin America.

The summit, which took place at the Prime Minister's Office, was attended by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, signaling the full backing of the Trump administration. The move marks a pivot away from decades of cautious Latin American diplomacy toward a bold, values-based alliance centered on liberty and security.

The Architecture of the "Isaac Accords"

The choice of the name "Isaac" is a deliberate nod to the biblical son of Abraham, framing this initiative as the next logical step in expanding Israel's global circle of peace Post-Abraham Accords.

"We look with great hope toward Latin America," Prime Minister Netanyahu stated during the ceremony. "We see seeds of change, and certainly a great shift in Argentina. This serves as a compass for other nations, not just regarding internal reforms, but in foreign relations. It brings us back to a covenant of freedom."

The accords are not merely symbolic. They establish a formal framework for:

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Targeting the IRGC and Quds Force

A central pillar of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on security. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and his Argentine counterpart, Pablo Quirno, inked an agreement that specifically targets the Quds Force and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Argentina recently designated as terrorist organizations.

"Argentina, under your leadership, is presenting a moral dimension to foreign policy," Minister Sa’ar told President Milei. "It is time to say that the IRGC is a terrorist organization, and we must cooperate to stop their reach."

AI and Economic "Machetes"

Beyond security, the two nations signed a landmark agreement on Artificial Intelligence, linking Israel’s National AI Directorate with Argentina’s National Secretariat for Innovation. The partnership will focus on supercomputing infrastructure and applying AI to critical civilian sectors.

Netanyahu also highlighted the removal of economic barriers, announcing a new direct flight route between Israel and Argentina. "My great pleasure in public life is taking a machete and cutting through all the bureaucracy," Netanyahu quipped. "What we have done here is reduce Israeli bureaucracy to nothing for this partnership."

A New Compass for the Americas

For President Milei, the Isaac Accords are the fulfillment of a campaign promise to align Argentina with the "forces of heaven", specifically the United States and Israel. By positioning Argentina at the heart of this new axis, Milei is signaling to other Latin American nations that a clear pro-Western stance brings tangible security and technological benefits.

The presence of Ambassador Mike Huckabee underscored the "Peace through Strength" doctrine currently driving Washington’s foreign policy. Netanyahu took a moment to praise President Donald Trump, calling him "the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House" and a leader committed to "making the world a better place for future generations."

The "Fourth Cup"

In a lighter moment during the formal proceedings, Minister Sa’ar added a personal request for his Argentine guests. Noting that the 2026 World Cup is just months away, Sa'ar joked: "I want to give you early notice for one more request, please bring the fourth trophy back to Argentina in July."

As the delegations conclude their meetings, the message to Tehran is clear: the bridge between Jerusalem and Buenos Aires is now a strategic fortress.

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