Trump and Netanyahu discuss possible renewed strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, October 31, ahead of a possible resumption of strikes on Iranian territory, according to The Wall Street Journal. The call came days after Trump met with top military commanders at the White House to discuss renewing major combat operations in the region. Trump informed his Middle East ally as the US prepares to restart bombing of Iranian soil, amid last-ditch efforts to motivate Republican voters before midterm elections, where the unpopular war has raised fuel prices and dampened enthusiasm. Axios recently reported that the US and Israel have prepared a plan for large-scale strikes on Iran, potentially targeting leadership, energy, nuclear facilities, and infrastructure, with a new wave possibly starting after the congressional elections. Qatar is meanwhile attempting to broker renewed US-Iran talks to prevent further military escalation.