Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms
The planned strikes would have targeted nuclear and energy sites, and officials said the operation was shelved over fears of escalating conflict before the U.S. midterms.
- On Wednesday, the Financial Times reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned a major military offensive against Iran earlier this month, but President Donald Trump blocked the operation over concerns about the November 3 U.S. midterm elections.
- Netanyahu instructed the Israel Defense Forces to prepare a multi-day bombing campaign for the weekend of October 10, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, power plants, and civilian infrastructure associated with the regime.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel on Monday for unannounced talks with Netanyahu regarding regional threats, occurring eight days before Israel's upcoming parliamentary election.
- Vice President JD Vance demanded a "meaningful" reduction in uranium enrichment capacity, though Iranian officials rebuffed these terms until the U.S. lifts sanctions and ends regional hostilities.
- Though the October 10 offensive was shelved, sources suggest another round of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes remains a realistic possibility in the coming weeks, as Trump continues to threaten further military action unless Tehran changes course.
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Trump Intervenes to Halt Israeli Strikes on Iran Ahead of Midterms
President Trump has intervened to stop plans for Israeli attacks on Iran, citing concerns ahead of the upcoming elections. This decision follows the regime's assertion of red lines for any potential peace discussions.
REPORT: Trump Stops US Ally's Planned Strikes Against Iran As Regime Sets Red Lines For Peace Talks
President Donald Trump opposed a new round of Israeli strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, holding up an operation that sources said would have been more intense than February’s assault, the Financial Times reported Wednesday. Israeli forces were prepared to attack during the weekend of Oct. 10, according to three people familiar […]
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