Netanyahu And Trump Discuss New Joint Military Operation Against Iran Ahead Of Elections
Trump urged Israel to prepare for possible strikes on Iran while withholding a commitment, as U.S. and Israeli forces stayed on high alert.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed potential military strikes against Iran with President Donald Trump last week, seeking action before Israel's October 27 elections, according to reports.
- Netanyahu cited alleged Iranian efforts to rebuild nuclear capacity as justification for the proposed strikes during several conversations with Trump over the past two weeks.
- President Donald Trump reportedly told Netanyahu to "go ahead and get ready," though officials noted no definitive commitment, while the Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command to finalize preparations.
- Despite initial interest, Trump has reportedly cooled on the proposal, with most advisors recommending continued economic pressure instead of military action.
- On Friday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it would escalate hostilities, vowing that "its punishment will be definitive" regarding regional shipping routes.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu targeted the Iranian regime, alleging that Iran was preparing new attacks against Israel. Claiming that they would eliminate Hamas and Hezbollah and overthrow the Iranian regime within the next two years, Netanyahu stated that a preemptive strike against Iran would not be the right time under the current circumstances.
Trump said his patience with Tehran had run out and warned that Washington could take stronger military action.
The embattled Israeli Prime Minister repeated his claims against Iran.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of launching new attacks on Iran before the elections in both countries, saying that they were well informed about Axios.
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