Netanyahu Asked Trump to Strike Iran Before Elections
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked U.S. President Donald Trump to consider a military strike against Iran before upcoming elections. Trump initially showed support but later expressed hesitation, announcing no strike before U.S. midterms. Both militaries are preparing for potential conflict, while sources warn of Iranian retaliation and possible election delays. The White House denied the discussion.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu asked President Trump to consider striking Iran before elections.
- Trump initially supported strikes but later became hesitant, ruling out action before U.S. midterms.
- U.S. and Israeli militaries are preparing for potential conflict despite Trump's statement.
- Sources warned an attack could trigger Iranian retaliation and delay Israeli elections.
- The White House denied that the leaders discussed resuming hostilities.
- Trump called Iran a "failed state" and promised a decision on Iran "very soon."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of a significant military strike against Iran with U.S. President Donald Trump last week, prior to both Israeli and American elections, according to an Axios report citing American and Israeli sources. Netanyahu reportedly expressed concern over intelligence indicating Iranian efforts to revive its nuclear program and suggested resuming attacks on military and nuclear targets within the country.
Initially, Trump appeared receptive to resuming strikes, but later became more hesitant. He announced that the U.S. would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. Nevertheless, both the American and Israeli militaries are continuing to prepare for the potential resumption of hostilities.
Sources familiar with the matter warned that an attack before the Israeli elections could provoke a substantial Iranian response and potentially lead to the postponement of the elections. The White House denied that the two leaders discussed resuming hostilities.
Separately, Trump commented on tensions with Tehran, calling Iran a "failed state" with a collapsing economy and high inflation. He stated that a decision regarding Iran would be made "very soon," asserting that the U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz and that significant oil shipments continue to pass through it.
