Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms
US and Israeli officials have drawn up a short strike plan that could hit Iran’s nuclear and energy sites for about three days, reports said.
- President Donald Trump blocked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push for military strikes against Iran to avoid reigniting conflict before the November 3 United States midterm elections, according to reports confirmed Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for a multi-day bombing campaign earlier this month, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Netanyahu at Ovda Air Base on October 19 to discuss regional security threats.
- The Financial Times reported plans for strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure, though The Jerusalem Post cited sources denying such orders existed. No final decision has been publicly confirmed.
- Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an October 23 memo that Iran has "substantially increased efforts to target US personnel." Tehran threatened that renewed attacks could spread to American bases throughout the region.
- U.S. forces remain prepared to launch operations within 96 hours of an order, though the administration has signaled no strikes will occur before November 3. Policymakers continue weighing nuclear non-proliferation goals against risks of wider regional war.
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‘Their plan is insane’: Senator reveals secretive Iran war briefing, warns of ‘devastating escalation’ * WorldNetDaily * by Francis Kapper, Daily Caller News Foundation
Democrat claims plan would lead to 'likely destruction of our commitment to the rule of law'
Senator reveals secretive Iran war briefing, warns of ‘devastating escalation’ - The Daily Bo Snerdley
Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy warned that President Donald Trump’s administration has developed an “insane” plan for renewed military strikes against Iran that could trigger a “devastating escalation” across the Middle East. Murphy said lawmakers received a detailed briefing on potential military operations, including a possible short-duration offensive, during a panel on Wednesday at the Middle East Institute. The war, which began wi…
Senator reveals secretive Iran war briefing, warns of ‘devastating escalation’
Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy warned that President Donald Trump’s administration has developed an “insane” plan for renewed military strikes against Iran that could trigger a “devastating […]
The commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, has briefed President Donald Trump on possible military options against Iran, during a meeting held on Thursday at the White House. The news was reported by The Wall Street Journal, referring to US officials and people familiar with the discussions. The meeting was also attended by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan C…
THE commander of US forces in the Middle East met with President Donald Trump at the White House yesterday to present military options for possible new attacks on Iran.
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