**The U.S. reportedly urged Israel to launch a unilateral strike on Iran during talks over the past two weeks, rather than carrying out an American or joint operation.**


> Washington wanted Israel to bear the political risks ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, believing a strike could hurt Trump politically but benefit Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections.
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> Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir warned U.S. officials that such an attack would likely force Israel to postpone its elections. Washington has reportedly dropped the demand for now.
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> The proposed strike was driven by intelligence indicating that Iran is rapidly rebuilding its drone and ballistic missile production capabilities despite months of U.S. and Israeli attacks.


Source: Maariv

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