Report: As he weighs Iran strikes after midterms, Trump questions Pentagon leadership
Trump is considering new strikes on Iran after the midterms while reportedly questioning his top military advisers, according to <i>The Atlantic</i>. The White House insists he retains full confidence.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Saturday regarding the US negotiations with Iran and the potential for resuming military operations, according to Axios. Netanyahu urged for fresh strikes following the US midterm elections, while Trump favored continuing diplomatic efforts for now.
The call was described as "tough" by an Israeli source and "direct" by a US source. Trump confirmed Iran was among the subjects discussed but provided no further details. The White House and Netanyahu's office refrained from commenting on the call. Trump maintains both diplomatic and military options open, hoping to restart peace talks with Iran while preparing for possible combat operations after the midterm elections.
He noted that Iran desired a deal but questioned its reliability, adding that preparations were underway for a specific target in Iran. US Vice President Joe Biden's outreach to Iran via a letter sent to its national security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, and Qatar's mediation efforts are ongoing. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, expressed no agreement had been reached and emphasized Iran's readiness for both diplomacy and defense, contingent on the US response.
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