Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms
The shelved plan would have targeted Iran’s nuclear and energy sites in a three-day campaign, according to reports citing U.S. officials.
- 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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According to the New York Times, both partners are preparing for a new "brief and intense" offensive by early November
US and Israel prepare new strikes on Iran after election - NYT The US and Israel have developed plans for a short operation against Iran<p>'s nuclear and military facilities after the election. Tehran promises to expand answer.</p>
The US and Israeli forces are preparing to resume military strikes against Iran, and The New York Times has obtained information on the range of possible targets and the schedule for the continuation of the war.
The US and Israeli army have developed specific plans for new attacks on Iran following the US mid-term elections, according to American officials and other persons informed about the deliberations.
The United States and Israel are preparing a new military offensive against Iran after the US mid-term legislative elections on November 3, after US President Donald Trump postponed an attack in October, when both armies had their forces on maximum alert, according to New York Times, reports Thursday EFE. According to NYT, the two ...
However, the resumption of hostilities may prove no more successful than previous rounds of strikes.
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