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The U.S. Demanded That Israel Conduct A Unilateral Strike Against Iran: Report

  • On Tuesday, IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Eyal Zamir warned senior U.S. officials that renewed fighting with Iran within the next three weeks could force Israel to postpone its October 27 national election.
  • The Pentagon has directed military forces to prepare for potentially substantial operations against Iran within a compressed timeframe, despite President Donald Trump's public assurances that no attacks will occur before November's midterm elections.
  • Israeli defense officials fear that any U.S. offensive would trigger a substantial Iranian missile retaliatory campaign, potentially placing Israeli population centers and critical infrastructure at risk, according to reports from Channel 12.
  • Retaliation threats persist, as Iranian clerics warned that any military action would trigger a fierce response, stating that 'revenge for the blood of the martyred leader of the revolution remained on the agenda'.
  • Final decisions remain unresolved, as no presidential authorization to commence hostilities has been confirmed; Washington may seek to preserve military options while simultaneously pursuing diplomatic concessions to avoid wider regional conflict.
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Israeli media has claimed that the US has altered its plan for a possible attack on Iran, initially asking Israel to act alone, but that this option was later abandoned. Allegedly, Washington does not want a new conflict to erupt before the US midterm elections.

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Speaking to reporters, the US president said Washington had been informed of the new attack and was considering its options before making any decision.

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Ynet News broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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