WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who is recovering from a stroke.
"The two discussed issues related to Iran and the urgent need for tougher sanctions," said a statement Monday from the office of Kirk (R-Ill.), who helped shape the most recent sanctions targeting Iran’s finance and energy sectors.
"They agreed to remain in close contact on issues of mutual concern," the statement said.
Kirk suffered a stroke in January.
