Netanyahu urges Trump to strike Iran after US midterm elections

interfax.ru (Russian) —

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump to strike Iran immediately after Tuesday's midterm elections, according to Axios, citing informed sources. During a Saturday phone call, Netanyahu insisted on military action, while Trump preferred to let negotiations with Tehran conclude, sources said. The Israeli side called the conversation "tough," while the American side described it as "direct." US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran's top security official proposing a meeting, while US media reported Washington may have informed Gulf allies of potential plans to attack Iran after the November 3 elections.


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