{
  "id": 14369324,
  "title": "Is Netanyahu urging Trump to strike Iran before US, Israel polls? What new report reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/is-netanyahu-urging-trump-to-strike-iran-before-us-israel-polls-what",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T04:33:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/is-netanyahu-urging-trump-to-strike-iran-before-us-israel-elections-what-new-report-reveals/articleshow/134931746.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed a potential joint military operation against Iran before both nations' respective elections, according to an Axios report. The conversation took place last week, prior to Trump's statement that the US would not strike Iran before the midterm elections. Netanyahu raised concerns about Iran's efforts to revive its nuclear program, specifically referencing the threat of the country operating a uranium enrichment site at Pickaxe Mountain.\n\nNetanyahu had several phone calls with Trump over the past two weeks to discuss the possibility of resuming major combat operations against Iran, citing Israeli intelligence reports. However, the White House disputed the assertions made in the report, claiming that Trump had explicitly stated he would not launch an attack on Iran before the midterm elections. Netanyahu's office confirmed regular communication between the two leaders but avoided commenting on the specifics of their discussions.\n\nTrump seemed initially inclined to resume military strikes against Iran but later became hesitant, according to the report. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Central Command were reportedly the most supportive of renewed strikes, while most of Trump's advisers favored maintaining economic sanctions and other forms of pressure. Some of Trump's senior cabinet members met at Camp David on October 2 to discuss next steps, but uncertainty remains over the decision.\n\nThe potential military campaign could have significant ramifications for both leaders ahead of their respective elections, with Iran threatening retaliation that could disrupt the Israeli election process. Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir expressed concerns about the possibility of resuming full-scale fighting within the next three weeks, which could lead to Israeli elections being postponed due to Iranian retaliation. However, the White House was aware of Netanyahu's domestic political calculations, recognizing his belief that wartime leadership is a strength.",
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    "outlets": 8,
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Iran shifts tactics, steps up ship attacks to pressure Trump before US midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/iran-shifts-tactics-steps-up-ship-attacks-to-pressure-trump-before-us",
        "published": "2026-10-14T02:31:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before U.S. vote, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/iran-shifting-tactics-to-step-up-attacks-on-shipping-before-u-s-vote",
        "published": "2026-10-14T03:26:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Fast Company",
        "title": "Here’s how much Trump’s Iran war is boosting EV sales around the world",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/heres-how-much-trumps-iran-war-is-boosting-ev-sales-around-the-world",
        "published": "2026-10-14T04:12:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump says war with Iran to end soon, energy prices to fall sharply",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/trump-says-war-with-iran-to-end-soon-energy-prices-to-fall-sharply",
        "published": "2026-10-14T04:29:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "'We're going to hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran as Tehran escalates shipping attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/were-going-to-hit-them-hard-trump-threatens-iran-as-tehran-escalates",
        "published": "2026-10-14T04:30:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "US ‘may have gone too far’ in killing Iran leaders, says Trump; cites difficulty over ‘who to deal with’ in peace talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/us-may-have-gone-too-far-in-killing-iran-leaders-says-trump-cites",
        "published": "2026-10-14T05:04:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Netanyahu pressed Trump to resume Iran war before elections, report says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/netanyahu-pressed-trump-to-resume-iran-war-before-elections-report",
        "published": "2026-10-14T06:14:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}