Netanyahu Discussed New Iran Military Operation With Trump Before Elections
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed a new military operation against Iran to President Donald Trump before upcoming elections, citing Iran's nuclear activities. Trump's response was non-committal, telling Netanyahu to "go ahead and prepare" but offering no firm commitment. The IDF and U.S. Central Command are preparing for potential action, while Israeli and U.S. elections loom. Netanyahu has also reportedly claimed Trump initiated the discussion, a point disputed by U.S. officials.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed a new military operation against Iran to President Donald Trump.
- Netanyahu cited Iran's "worrying new steps" in its nuclear program as a reason for the proposed operation.
- Trump reportedly told Netanyahu to "go ahead and prepare" but gave no firm commitment.
- The operation could impact Israeli elections on October 27 and U.S. midterms on November 3.
- The IDF and U.S. Central Command are on high alert and completing preparations.
- Netanyahu has claimed Trump initiated the discussion, while U.S. officials say Netanyahu did.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initiated discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential new, large-scale military operation against Iran before upcoming elections in both countries. The proposal was reportedly made last week, according to two senior American officials, one senior Israeli official, and another source familiar with the matter.
Netanyahu cited Iran's "worrying new steps" in its nuclear program as a primary reason for the urgency. Such an operation could significantly impact Israel's elections on October 27 and the U.S. midterm elections on November 3.
While Trump has stated he would not attack Iran before the elections, the issue remains on the table. U.S. Central Command and the IDF are on high alert and completing preparations in case Trump changes his mind. A senior American official noted that Trump told Netanyahu to "go ahead and prepare" but gave no firm commitment, leaving the timing ambiguous.
Initially, Trump seemed inclined to approve the operation, but his enthusiasm reportedly waned. Another senior American official stated Trump's position on the matter has been inconsistent.
Last week, Chief of Staff Zamir reportedly discussed the matter with U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Kaine, warning that such an operation could lead to missile fire from Iran and potentially delay the elections. The White House is aware of Netanyahu's domestic political considerations, with one American official suggesting Netanyahu believes his strength lies in being a wartime prime minister.
Netanyahu has recently claimed to security officials that Trump, not he, initiated the discussion about renewing hostilities before the elections, a claim contradicted by senior American officials who assert Netanyahu raised the issue. Both the White House and the Prime Minister's Office declined to comment.
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