Trump, Netanyahu Discussed Iran Strike Before Elections; White House Denies

Trump and Netanyahu discussed resuming strikes on Iran before US and Israeli elections, while the White House says the two did not address new attacks.

• Trump and Netanyahu discussed last week the possibility of striking Iran before the Israeli and US midterm elections, officials told Axios.
• Netanyahu said he was concerned by Israeli intelligence reports that Iran is taking steps to revive its nuclear program.
• A White House official denied the two discussed resuming the war, saying Trump declared the US will not attack Iran before the midterms.
• Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir discussed with US counterpart Dan Caine the possibility of large-scale strikes on Iran within the next three weeks.