The reports follow separate claims by the Jerusalem Post that Trump’s own administration nearly authorized strikes on Iranian oil hubs recently. While Trump has pledged no further bombing before the US midterms, Israeli security sources told Kan News that operations against Tehran will eventually resume, though likely not until after the elections in both the US and Israel.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Trump Blocks Israeli Oct 10 Attack on Iran
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A large-scale bombing operation orchestrated by the Israeli military was derailed by the White House to prevent a regional conflict before the November polls. The campaign, which Benjamin Netanyahu pushed for, was scheduled for October 10 and intended to target nuclear facilities, power stations, and other critical infrastructure, according to the Financial Times. President Donald Trump blocked the multi-day strike to avoid the risk of renewed war before the Nov 3 midterm elections.
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