Argentina's President Javier Milei on Saturday night expressed support for Israel following the Iranian attack on the Jewish state. "Argentina expresses solidarity and unwavering commitment to the State of Israel, in view of the attacks initiated by the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he said. “The Argentine Republic recognizes the right of nation states to defend themselves, and firmly supports the State of Israel in defending its sovereignty, especially against regimes that promote terrorism and seek to destroy Western civilization," added Milei. Foreign Minister Israel Katz thanked the Argentine President and wrote on social media, “Thank you President Milei. Today, the entire free world must support Israel against the Iranian axis of evil.” Related articles: Argentina to reveal names of Nazis who hid there Argentina's President to visit Israel on March 23 President appoints Supreme Court judge without majority Argentinian President declares two days of mourning Milei is considered an avid supporter of the state of Israel and announced that he intends to move Argentina’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. In his election campaign, the President promised that his first visit as a president abroad would be to Israel - a promise he kept .