New Delhi -: Differences have reportedly emerged between Israel and the United States over Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had planned to launch another major attack on Iran in October this year. However, reports suggest that US President Donald Trump opposed the plan.
According to reports, the Israeli military was prepared to carry out the attack over the weekend around October 10. The plan reportedly included targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, government establishments, and critical infrastructure such as power plants. However, the reports claim that the plan did not move forward because of Trump’s opposition.
Why Did Trump Oppose the Attack?
According to reports, the United States is scheduled to hold its midterm elections on November 3. If a war with Iran were to resume before the elections, the United States could be drawn into another military conflict. Considering the potential political and economic consequences, Trump was reportedly not in favour of the attack.
On October 8, Trump had also stated that the United States would not attack Iran before the midterm elections. However, despite ongoing talks with Iran, tensions between the two sides have not completely subsided.
Could the War Start Again?
Reports claim that Israel has prepared a new list of targets for a potential fresh attack on Iran. The list reportedly includes some civilian infrastructure that had not been targeted previously.
Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel on October 19 and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the meeting, they discussed regional security and threats related to Iran.
However, it remains unclear whether another attack on Iran will take place in the coming days. Details regarding the new attack plan and whether the United States would participate have also not been officially confirmed.
Note: This translation preserves the claims and uncertainty expressed in the original Odia report; the reported developments have not been independently verified here.
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