Netanyahu Reportedly Discussed Resuming the War Against Iran With Trump This Month: 'Get Ready'
U.S. officials said the Pentagon and CENTCOM are preparing for a possible campaign targeting Iranian military, nuclear and energy sites.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed potential military strikes against Iran with President Donald Trump last week, seeking action before Israel's October 27 elections, according to reports.
- Netanyahu cited alleged Iranian efforts to rebuild nuclear capacity as justification for the proposed strikes during several conversations with Trump over the past two weeks.
- President Donald Trump reportedly told Netanyahu to "go ahead and get ready," though officials noted no definitive commitment, while the Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command to finalize preparations.
- Despite initial interest, Trump has reportedly cooled on the proposal, with most advisors recommending continued economic pressure instead of military action.
- On Friday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it would escalate hostilities, vowing that "its punishment will be definitive" regarding regional shipping routes.
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Proposal was advanced by Netanyahu on a call between the two leaders last week, but it is not unanimous within Trump's next circle. The US President is also reluctant.
EADaily, October 13, 2026 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump last week discussed the possibility of a new large-scale military operation against Iran prior to the US and Israeli elections, reports Axios.
Netanyahu and Trump discussed the possibility of a new operation against Iran before the upcoming elections in both countries
Netanyahu and Trump discussed the possibility of a new operation against Iran before the upcoming elections in both countries.According to Axios, this happened before Trump declared that he did not intend to attack Iran before the midterm elections in...
An Israeli network report says that Netanyahu wants to attack Iran before the Israeli elections on October 27. And that a US official told him that “he may be preparing”, without giving a clear answer. The post Netanyahu presses Trump for a strike against Iran before the elections – Tehran examines its defense appeared first on in.gr.
According to the Israeli channel "N12" which cites officials who are aware of the talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have exhorted last week the President of the United States Donald Trump...
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