Israeli prime minister tells Mossad, IDF, military intelligence "to overthrow Islamic Republic"
The planned strike would have hit nuclear and energy sites and was shelved after U.S. pressure over election timing, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Financial Times reported that President Donald Trump blocked an Israeli plan for a multi-day air campaign against Iran scheduled for the weekend of October 10, citing a desire to avoid reigniting major hostilities before the November 3 midterm elections.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly pushed for a strike, telling President Trump they have "unfinished business" regarding the Islamic Republic, and declaring his directive to the Mossad and military intelligence is to "overthrow this regime."
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Israel on Monday, meeting the Prime Minister at Uvda Air Force Base to discuss regional security threats; officials stated the talks covered both offensive and defensive cooperation just eight days before Israel's election.
- Sources cited by the Jerusalem Post disputed the Financial Times account, claiming the Israel Defense Forces was not preparing an imminent strike for October 10, while the Prime Minister's office denied Netanyahu sought a preemptive attack ahead of the parliamentary election.
- Reports indicate ongoing military planning and discussions as intelligence suggests Iran may be rebuilding nuclear capabilities; however, there is no confirmed decision to resume full-scale strikes, leaving regional security volatile as electoral timelines converge.
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Netanyahu Reportedly Planned New Iran Offensive, But Trump Opposed Strikes Before US Midterms
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to resume large-scale military strikes against Iran and instructed the IDF earlier this month to prepare a major new offensive, according to a report published Wednesday by the Financial Times, citing three people familiar with the plans. According to the report, the IDF prepared for […]
The Israeli army has prepared a bombing campaign against Iran for the beginning of the month. News sources are warning that the President of the United States has opposed the November 3 elections. Other reports attribute pressure to Washington to attack. Israel is also voting, as early as next Tuesday.
Netanyahu wanted fresh Iran strikes, Trump said no attack before midterms: Report
Netanyahu planned extensive strikes against Iran, but Trump opposed action before the US midterms. The decision paused renewed fighting, though another operation remained possible within weeks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned an attack on Iran in October, targeting nuclear sites and infrastructure. However, US President Donald Trump opposed the attack.
Israel was ready for new attacks on Iran, according to the Financial Times. But the US president wanted to wait until after the midterm elections.
Israel was reportedly planning new attacks on Iran in early October, but Donald Trump opposed resuming hostilities before the US midterm elections, according to the Financial Times. According to three sources familiar with the matter, the Israeli military (IDF) was ready to launch attacks on the weekend of October 10-11. The targets included nuclear facilities, Iranian regime infrastructure and civilian infrastructure, including energy plants.
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