Trump opposed Netanyahu's plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms
The shelved plan would have targeted nuclear and regime sites, as Trump opposed renewed fighting before the U.S. midterm elections, sources said.
- 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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Netanyahu says he has ordered IDF and Mossad to overthrow Iran’s regime
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he has directed the military and the Mossad to bring down the Iranian government. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for IDF officer cadets, Netanyahu said his instruction to the Israel Defense Forces and the Mossad was “to overthrow the regime in Iran”, saying that Tehran “has […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the overthrow of the Iranian leadership is an explicit goal of the Israeli security forces. This happened during a speech at a graduation ceremony for officers, DPA reported, quoted by BTA. "There is only one way to eliminate this threat once and for all: overthrow the regime in Iran," Netanyahu said. "This is my directive to the Israel Defense Forces, Mossad and the security services." The Is…
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