Israeli media: Netanyahu proposed wide operation against Iran to Trump before US elections

Channel 12 reported Tuesday that Netanyahu proposed a wide operation against Iran to Trump, an account his office denied.

• Channel 12 reported Tuesday, quoting an Israeli official, that Netanyahu last week proposed a wide joint military operation against Iran before the US elections.
• The proposal followed what the channel called monitored "worrying and suspicious" steps by Iran on its nuclear program.
• The channel said Trump initially leaned toward a green light, telling Netanyahu to "go ahead and prepare," but enthusiasm later waned.
• Netanyahu's office denied he is pushing Trump to strike Iran before the elections, citing an ongoing "responsible dialogue."
• Axios reported that Netanyahu discussed launching a major operation against Iran with Trump, including potential joint strikes on military and nuclear sites.
• A White House official denied the Axios report, while Netanyahu's office declined to comment on the conversations.
• A US official said Netanyahu discussed resuming war against Iran twice with Trump and received no firm commitment from the president.
• US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM reportedly support renewed strikes, while most advisers prefer continued economic pressure.
• Axios reported the leaders' talks preceded the Israeli elections on October 27 and the US midterms on November 3.
• Axios said the joint operation would target the 'Mountain of the Axe' uranium enrichment site among Iran's nuclear and military facilities.