According to a report by the news website Axios, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of a major military operation against Iran last week.
The outlet, citing American and Israeli officials, reported that the conversation took place ahead of the Israeli elections and the U.S. midterm elections. The phone call occurred before Trump publicly announced that he would not attack Iran before the midterms.
According to the report, published on Tuesday night, October 13, an Israeli official stated that Netanyahu expressed concern during the call. The official said that Israeli intelligence indicated Iran was taking worrying steps to revive its nuclear program.
These discussions come at a sensitive time, with tensions between Iran and the West over Tehran's nuclear program reaching a peak. Israel has consistently viewed Iran as an existential threat and has repeatedly stressed that it will prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Despite Trump's public statement ruling out an attack, sources told Axios that both the U.S. and Israeli militaries remain on high alert. The report indicates they are finalizing their preparations to be ready for military action should Trump change his mind.
The report raises questions about the behind-the-scenes coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv, as well as the potential for a military conflict in the Middle East, which could have widespread consequences for the region, including Afghanistan.
Source: Axios
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