Netanyahu pushes Trump for new military strikes on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the Trump administration to launch a new wave of military strikes against Iran, according to officials speaking to the Associated Press. The push comes ahead of the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for Tuesday. Netanyahu pressed for military action during a weekend phone call with President Trump, who did not commit to any action. Regional mediators are working toward a deal where Iran would halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports. Other U.S. allies in the Middle East warned against further strikes, saying they would destabilize the region. The Israeli government and the White House did not immediately comment on the reported discussions.