Report: Trump Halted Israeli Strike on Iran Before Midterms
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The Israeli military prepared for a multi-day bombing campaign in Iran around October 10, but U.S. President Donald Trump blocked the operation before the midterm elections. Then-Prime Minister Netanyahu advocated for the strike, which aimed to hit nuclear and regime targets. While the White House opposed a U.S. strike, potential Israeli or joint operations remain possible to influence nuclear negotiations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel planned a multi-day bombing of Iran around October 10, halted by President Trump.
- The operation aimed to strike nuclear facilities and regime targets with significant force.
- Then-Prime Minister Netanyahu pushed for the strike before the U.S. midterm elections.
- The White House opposed any U.S. military action prior to the elections.
- Potential Israeli or joint strikes in coming weeks are still considered possible.
The Israeli military (IDF) prepared for a multi-day bombing operation in Iran around October 10, but the plan was halted due to U.S. President Donald Trump's objection to resuming hostilities before the November 3 midterm elections. The Financial Times reported this on Wednesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, then-Prime Minister Netanyahu pushed for the operation, which aimed to strike power plants, nuclear facilities, and regime targets with greater force than a previous campaign in February. One source stated that Israel presented an updated target list to U.S. The White House had ruled out a U.S. strike before the elections. Netanyahu's office did not respond, and the IDF declined to comment. One source estimated that Israeli and U.S. strikes in the coming weeks remain possible to force an agreement on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. Another source cautioned that the preparations could be used as leverage in negotiations.
