Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump during a phone call to initiate military strikes against Iran immediately following the US midterm elections, according to a report published by American news outlet Axios on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The high-level call took place on Saturday, October 31, covering the latest state of negotiations and security dynamics concerning Iran. While Netanyahu pressed for swift military action right after the Tuesday, November 3 midterm elections, President Trump advocated for giving diplomacy more time to work, though he maintained full military readiness. Israeli sources described the conversation as "tough," while US officials characterized it as "direct" and "frank". Later on Sunday, President Trump confirmed the call while speaking to reporters, describing it as a "very good conversation".
Read nextIsrael Placed on Maximum Military Alert Anticipating Impending Escalation with Iran Post-US MidtermsThe diplomatic and military maneuvering follows joint US-Israeli military operations launched on February 28, 2026, which were subsequently paused under a Pakistan-mediated truce in June. Over the past eight months, President Trump has pursued a dual-track policy—combining targeted military strikes with efforts to negotiate a deal to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a campaign event, Trump noted that while negotiations with Iran are making progress, US forces remain prepared to execute strikes against fortified facilities, such as the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, within a 10-minute operational window.
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