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​The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively seeking to resume large-scale military strikes against Iran, while a White House official affirmed U.S. President Donald Trump's opposition to reigniting the conflict ahead of the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November 3.
​According to the Financial Times, Netanyahu instructed the Israeli military earlier this October to draw up plans for a new military offensive against Iran. The Israeli military subsequently prepared for a multi-day bombing campaign targeting civilian infrastructure—such as power plants—in addition to nuclear facilities and targets linked to the Iranian regime, according to three informed sources.
​White House Response
​Anna Kelly, Deputy White House Press Secretary, told the paper that "Iran is in a very bad shape, both economically and militarily," noting that U.S. efforts to blockade Iranian ports and facilitate Gulf oil exports through the strait are proving successful.
​Regarding the potential resumption of strikes on Iran, Kelly emphasized that "the United States will not attack Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections."
​Axios had reported last week that Netanyahu and Trump discussed renewing large-scale military attacks against Iran before the upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections. However, a U.S. official denied that the two leaders held any such discussions.
​In a related context, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to Israel on Monday, holding talks with Netanyahu and other senior officials, according to an Israeli official.
​One source noted that Israeli officials presented an updated list of potential targets in Iran based on new intelligence, including civilian infrastructure targets that were not struck earlier this year.
​The Pentagon has not yet commented on the accuracy of these reports.
​Recent days have seen escalated rhetoric from both Trump and Netanyahu against Iran. The U.S. President warned of launching further strikes "unless [Tehran] rapidly changes its ways," while Netanyahu posted a video from an Israeli airbase seated in front of a fighter jet, addressing Trump: "Donald, you said we have a job to finish, and we will finish it together."
​Source: Financial Times / Rum News Agency