Netanyahu demanded that Trump renew the attacks on Iran after the mid-term congressional elections. Axius Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a telephone conversation with Donald Trump, demanded that the US launch attacks on Iran immediately after the congressional elections. An Israeli source from Axios called this conversation, which took place on October 31, "tough," while an American source called it "direct." According to Axios interlocutors, Trump still wants to give a chance to negotiations with Iran, which are taking place through Qatari mediators. Axios points out that before previous actions against Iran (in June 2025 and February 2026), Trump also employed two parallel strategies: an attempt to reach an agreement while at the same time preparing for a possible renewal of hostilities.

Netanyahu demanded that Trump renew the attacks on Iran after the mid-term congressional elections. Axius Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a telephone conversation with Donald Trump, demanded that the US launch attacks on Iran immediately after the congressional elections. An Israeli source from Axios called this conversation, which took place on October 31, "tough," while an American source called it "direct." According to Axios interlocutors, Trump still wants to give a chance to negotiations with Iran, which are taking place through Qatari mediators. Axios points out that before previous actions against Iran (in June 2025 and February 2026), Trump also employed two parallel strategies: an attempt to reach an agreement while at the same time preparing for a possible renewal of hostilities.