Israel planned intense strikes against Iran on Oct 10, but Trump said no: Report
A report suggests that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned an intense military strike against Iran in October, but was dissuaded by US President Donald Trump. The decision was reportedly influenced by concerns over the upcoming US midterm elections and potential economic fallout.
Why it matters
This highlights the complex geopolitical interplay between US domestic political cycles and international military strategy in the Middle East.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu planned a fresh, more intense attack on Iran, but US President Donald Trump opposed the move ahead of the US midterm elections.Three people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times that the Israeli military was ready to launch strikes on October 10, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, regime-linked sites and civilian infrastructure, including energy plants.The proposed offensive was expected to be more intense than the US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, with an expanded target list aimed at inflicting greater damage on Tehran’s military and strategic infrastructure.According to Financial Times, Trump opposed the plan ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections.
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