Claim: They discussed the possibility of an attack on Iran

According to Axios, citing sources close to the matter, Trump and Netanyahu had a phone call last week.

During the meeting, the possibility of a new attack on Iran before the general elections to be held on October 27 in Israel and the Congressional midterm elections to be held on November 3 in the USA were discussed.

During the meeting, Netanyahu expressed his concerns about intelligence showing that Iran is taking worrying steps to rebuild its nuclear program.

US and Israeli armies are on alert

While the meeting took place before Trump announced that he would not attack Iran before the midterm elections, it was reported that both the Israeli and US armies were on alert in case Trump changed his mind.

A US source, who wished to remain anonymous, said, "Bibi (Netanyahu) seems to want to take action again. He talked to Trump about this issue several times and Trump said, 'You know, Bibi, come on, make your preparations.' But actually there is no definitive commitment. 'Let's make your preparations.' "It could mean maybe now, maybe later, maybe never." he said.

Sources indicate that Trump and Netanyahu have met several times in the last 2 weeks regarding the continuation of attacks on Iran, and that Netanyahu told Trump about targeting Iran's military and nuclear facilities.

An Israeli official noted that Trump initially volunteered to continue the attacks, but later approached the issue more cautiously, while the US official said that Trump was back and forth on the issue.

In addition, officials stated that in recent days, Netanyahu said that the possibility of a new attack on Iran was brought up by Trump in his meetings with his advisors, and in this case, Trump asked Israel to participate in the attacks.

Israeli chief of general staff's "election" concern

Sources stated that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is the strongest supporter of continuing attacks on Iran, while many of Trump's advisors are currently in favor of continuing economic pressures.

Sources state that Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir discussed the possibility of launching full-scale attacks on Iran in the next 3 weeks during his meeting with his US counterpart Dan Caine. Zamir said that considering that Iran would probably retaliate, the resumption of the war at that time could lead to the postponement of the elections in Israel.

US-Iran talks

Referring to the negotiations between the USA and Iran, the sources said, "Negotiations have not completely stopped, but they cannot be said to be continuing completely. We just continue to put pressure here and there is a belief that more sane people on the other side will prevail." he said.

A US source said that Iranians thought that Trump would step back due to public pressure and the midterm elections, but Trump showed them that they were wrong.

Denial from the White House

On the other hand, a White House official stated in a statement to Axios that Trump and Netanyahu did not discuss the issue of continuing attacks on Iran.

"Trump said he won't attack Iran before the midterm elections," the official said. he said.

Netanyahu's office said, "The Prime Minister maintains constant communication with President Trump and senior US officials and we have no comment on this matter." made the statement.

*Archive photo was used in the news, (Avi Ohayon (GPO) / Handout - AA)