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October 21, 2026

Report: Israel wanted to attack Iran, but Trump stopped it

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Israel planned to attack Iran about a week and a half ago, but U.S. President Donald Trump opposed the plan.

This was reported this morning in the British newspaper "Financial Times."

According to the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to attack power stations, nuclear facilities, and other targets in Iran.

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The IDF was already preparing for several days of fighting.

But Trump did not want to reignite the conflict before the U.S. congressional elections, which will take place on November 3. Therefore, he stopped the plan.

According to sources familiar with the details, Israel and the United States may still attack Iran in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the IDF continues to maintain high alert.