Trump Hints at New Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites, Discusses Netanyahu Election

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the United States might launch new military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, including the "Mount Fahl" site, suggesting the conflict could end soon through negotiations or other means. He also revealed that Israeli officials are interested in his participation in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election campaign, though he has not committed to it. In an interview with Newsmax, Trump stated he trusts "no one in politics" but described his relationship with Netanyahu as very good, with shared successes. He reiterated that while Israeli officials want him involved in Netanyahu's campaign, his priority is helping Israel defend itself.

Regarding the conflict with Iran, Trump did not rule out new attacks on nuclear facilities, including "Mount Fahl," and reiterated that the war's end might be near, either via negotiation or other methods. These remarks follow U.S. media reports about military plans involving the "mother of all bombs" against Iranian targets should the U.S. administration decide to resume military operations. Trump clarified that the "mother of all bombs" is not a nuclear weapon but a "very, very big bomb," and he could not recall authorizing its use or specifying a target.

CNN reported on Thursday that the U.S. military had developed plans that include the potential use of the massive bomb against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities if Trump ordered a resumption of hostilities. CBS News separately reported that the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense had prepared plans involving the weapon's use.

In related developments, Israeli media reported that Israel has recently heightened its military alert status in anticipation of potential escalation with Iran or Hezbollah, less than two weeks before Israeli elections scheduled for October 27.