Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran strike plans after midterms

President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday after discussing military options with senior commanders, as the US and Israel reportedly prepared plans for renewed strikes on Iran following the US midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal reported the call occurred as the White House offered Iran another chance to negotiate, though defense officials assess Tehran is prolonging talks to buy time, unlikely to abandon its nuclear program or ballistic missile production amid a worsening economic crisis. US and Israeli officials expect no operation before the midterms unless a surprise attack is detected, with over 3,000 US troops in Israel and recent deployments of transport aircraft and air defense systems signaling readiness for potential escalation.