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Monday, 26th October 2026
Netanyahu Presses Trump for Joint Strike on Iran, but US President Holds Back Ahead of Midterm Elections
26 October 2026 23:10 PM
NEWS DESK
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging US President Donald Trump to launch a fresh joint military strike against Iran. However, Trump has so far withheld approval for an attack ahead of the US midterm elections, according to media reports.
An Israeli security source told CNN that Netanyahu had tried to persuade Trump to approve a joint strike on Iran before the elections. Trump, however, did not give the green light.
One factor behind the decision was reportedly concern raised by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. According to the source, Zamir told General Dan Caine, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, that an attack on Iran at this time could affect Israel's elections and potentially force a postponement.
Another CNN source said Israel was preparing for a new round of strikes against Iran as recently as last week and was seeking support from US officials. However, Trump and other senior American officials reportedly urged Israel to put the operation on hold for now, while suggesting that the two countries could carry out a joint operation in the future.
According to the sources, Israel has temporarily postponed its plans but continues to prepare for a possible joint military operation with the United States. Such an operation could take place after the US midterm elections.
Meanwhile, concerns over potential retaliatory attacks by Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels are placing additional pressure on Israel's missile defence systems. Sources familiar with the matter said Israel would need US military assistance under such circumstances.
Netanyahu recently said at a military ceremony that bringing down Iran's governing system was the objective he had set for the Israeli military and intelligence agencies.
However, Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to approve another attack on Iran.
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