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Netanyahu and Trump plan to hold off on Iran strikes ahead of elections in US, Israel

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Newest development Oct 15, 2026 · 2 reportsNetanyahu and Trump plan to hold off on Iran strikes ahead of elections in US, Israel

The Iranians have been largely quiet in recent weeks, with some in the Iranian leadership expressing a desire to end the conflict. However, there are multiple reports that Iran has returned to targeting cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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  1. Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election

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    Netanyahu and Trump plan to hold off on Iran strikes ahead of elections in US, Israel

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  1. Axios

    Inside Trump, Netanyahu's dilemma: Strike Iran before elections or wait (opens Axios)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump last week discussed the possibility of launching a major new operation against Iran before the Israeli and U.S. elections, according to two U.S. officials, one Israeli official and a fourth source with knowledge of the matter.

  2. CBN

    Netanyahu Warns Enemies against Pre-Election Attacks; Trump Keeps Houthis Guessing about US Military Response (opens CBN)

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    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israel's security barrier in Samaria on Tuesday, warning Israel's enemies against attacking before the country's October 27th election.

  3. CBN

    Netanyahu Warns Against Pre-Election Attacks; 50+ Iran-Linked Suspects Arrested in UK (opens CBN)

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    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israel's security barrier in Samaria on Tuesday, warning Israel's enemies against attacking before the country's October 27th election.

  4. Al-Monitor

    Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election (opens Al-Monitor)

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    JERUSALEM, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was not in favour of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel's October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel.

  5. Just the News

    Netanyahu and Trump plan to hold off on Iran strikes ahead of elections in US, Israel (opens Just the News)

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    The Iranians have been largely quiet in recent weeks, with some in the Iranian leadership expressing a desire to end the conflict. However, there are multiple reports that Iran has returned to targeting cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

  6. PJ Media

  7. CBN

    Pentagon Preps for Renewed Iran Strikes as Netanyahu Highlights Jordan Security Wall (opens CBN)

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    The U.S. Military is preparing for the possibility of renewed combat with Iran, as tensions spread across the Middle East. Meanwhile, Washington is tightening financial pressure on Tehran, and in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an election just days away as questions grow over his re…

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