Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks with US President Donald Trump about the possibility of resuming attacks on Iran before upcoming elections, according to multiple reports. Israel votes on 27 October and the US holds midterms on 3 November. Israel’s Channel 12 says senior US officials were struck by Netanyahu’s interest in acting before the vote.
The reports describe recent high-level calls in the past two weeks about a potential large-scale joint US-Israeli operation targeting Iranian military sites and nuclear-related facilities. Netanyahu reportedly cites “worrying” or alleged new Iranian steps to rebuild or advance nuclear capacity as a justification for renewed strikes. One account says Trump told Netanyahu to “get ready,” while acknowledging it could happen before the elections or not at all.
Both outlets also note that Netanyahu’s office denies the substance of the claims, with Channel 12 reporting a denial that the prime minister comments on the content of such talks. The Israeli military and US Central Command are described as maintaining high alert and preparing contingency plans, depending on whether Trump reverses his stated position.
