Netanyahu Ordered IDF to Prepare Iran Strike, Trump Opposed
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare for an air strike on Iran around October 10, but U.S. President Donald Trump opposed the operation before the U.S. elections. The planned attack included civilian infrastructure and nuclear sites. U.S. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth was briefed on updated targets during a meeting in Israel. The decision on a renewed attack was reportedly contingent on the U.S. President.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare for an air strike on Iran around October 10.
- U.S. President Donald Trump opposed the planned attack before the American elections.
- The proposed strike included civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities in Iran.
- U.S. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth was briefed on updated Iranian targets in Israel.
- An Israeli source suggested the operation was meant to pressure Iran in negotiations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for an attack on Iran earlier this month, but U.S. President Donald Trump opposed resuming hostilities before the American elections, according to a report in the Financial Times. Three sources familiar with the matter stated that the IDF was preparing for an air campaign that would have lasted several days and was scheduled for the weekend of October 10. The plan included striking civilian infrastructure, such as power stations, alongside nuclear facilities and regime targets. According to the sources, the planned attack was intended to be more intense than one in February. An Israeli source indicated that a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth, Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Katz concerned this matter. The source added that Hegseth was presented with an updated list of targets in Iran, based on new intelligence, which included civilian infrastructure not previously attacked this year. The Pentagon did not comment on the report. Another source suggested the move was intended to pressure Iran during negotiations and that the final decision on a renewed attack rested with the U.S. President.
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