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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a possible major operation against Iran ahead of elections in both countries, the news site “Axios” reported on Tuesday.
Citing two US officials and other people familiar with the discussions, the report said they took place before Trump publicly said he would not strike Iran before the US midterm elections. One source said Netanyahu raised Israeli intelligence suggesting Iran was rebuilding its nuclear programme, possibly including operating the Pickaxe Mountain site for uranium enrichment.
A White House official called it “false” that the leaders had discussed resuming the war, saying Trump had ruled out attacks before the midterms in November.
Both militaries remain on alert and are completing preparations in case Trump changes course, according to the report. One US official described Trump’s position as noncommittal, saying he had told Netanyahu to prepare without making a commitment.
The report said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and leaders of US Central Command are the strongest advocates of renewed strikes, while most advisers favour maintaining sanctions and economic pressure.
Israeli Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly told US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine that fighting within three weeks could force Israel to postpone its Oct. 27 vote, given the likelihood of Iranian missile retaliation.
Qatari mediators are still waiting for Iran to respond to the latest US counterproposal, the report added.
