Diplomacy
Trump and Netanyahu Discussed Potential Military Campaign Against Iran
BBC · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a potential new military campaign against Iran, according to an Axios report citing officials and sources.
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed launching a major new campaign against Iran ahead of upcoming elections, according to Axios.
- The conversation took place before Trump stated he would not authorize an attack prior to the U.S. midterm elections.
- Netanyahu presented intelligence indicating Iran is working to rebuild its nuclear program.
- A White House official dismissed reports of the leaders discussing war initiation as false, pointing to Trump's refusal to conduct an attack before the November elections.
- Troops from both countries remain on high alert and are intensifying preparations in case Trump changes his stance.
- A U.S. official described Trump's position as hesitant, noting he advised Netanyahu to remain prepared without making firm promises.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Central Command leaders have shown strong support for a new offensive, contrasting with advisors who favor continued sanctions.
- Israeli Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir told U.S. Central Command chief General Dan Kane that a conflict within three weeks could postpone Israeli elections.
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