US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms - report

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The United States reportedly pressed Israel to conduct a solo military strike against Iran in the two weeks preceding the US midterm elections, aiming to avoid political fallout for President Trump. However, US and Israeli officials have since denied these reports, stating Washington did not ask Israel to attack Iran before the elections.

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According to the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position on the matter remains unclear, with his schedule described as "very security-focused. ".

US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms - report

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