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Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms
U.S. and Israeli planners drafted a short, intensive campaign against Iran’s nuclear and energy targets, but Trump delayed action until after the vote.
- 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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Embassy evacuation ordered as US forces plan massive new attack
U.S. forces in the Middle East are ready to launch major new military operations against Iran “within 96 hours of receiving” an order from President Donald Trump, and that order most likely won’t come until after the midterm elections.Two U.S. officials told CNN that enough forces are now in the region to carry out the attacks. They said the operations would likely go well beyond the limited strikes on radars and launchers that the U.S. has carr…
·Washington, United States
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According to several American media outlets, US President Donald Trump is leaning toward carrying out a new, major attack on Iran after the US midterm elections.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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The military is waiting for Trump's order.
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Leaning Left51Leaning Right87Center56Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
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45% Right
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C 29%
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