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U.S. and Israel Reportedly Discussed Pre‑Election Strikes on Iran, White House Denies Commitment

The disputed talks raise the risk of renewed fighting by exposing military readiness, political incentives, sharp divisions inside the U.S. administration.

According to a US official, Netanyahu wants to resume the attack on Iran and brought it up with Trump, following which, the US President asked him to “be ready” but did not commit on a timeline.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Ohio, President Donald Trump suggested Washington’s campaign against Iran’s leadership may have complicated diplomatic efforts. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the State Memorial Ceremony for the three year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, in remembrance of Israel Defense Forces and security members who fell in the War of Redemption in the Mt. Herzl Cemetery, Jerusalem, on Monday, October 5, 2026. DEBBIE HILL/Pool via REUTERS
Iran is fortifying its defenses and considering sending their troops to neighboring countries as it prepares for potential attacks from the US following the midterm elections next month.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week discussed a possible joint operation against Iran and that Trump told Netanyahu to “get ready” without agreeing to a timeline.
  • The White House rejected the account as false and reiterated that the president would not authorize attacks on Iran before the U.S. midterm elections.
  • U.S. and Israeli forces are on heightened alert and completing operational preparations so strikes could proceed quickly if a decision is made.
  • Senior U.S. advisers are split on policy, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and some CENTCOM leaders favoring strikes while other advisers push continued sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
  • Iran is reported to be hardening nuclear and military sites, preparing its population for wider conflict and warning of regional retaliation, and mediators continue quiet diplomacy that could yet avert renewed large‑scale fighting.