President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington weighs a renewed military campaign against Iran, according to multiple reports, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has yet to decide whether to carry out new strikes. The reported call comes amid preparations for possible renewed attacks and after the U.S. warned Gulf countries that any new phase could be short and intense, The Wall Street Journal reported, pointing to a potential window after the midterm elections.
The Times of Israel reported that Trump held the call with Netanyahu amid preparations to renew strikes on Iran. Iran International also reported that the two leaders spoke as the U.S. weighed renewed strikes, while The Times of India said Trump spoke to Netanyahu as Washington considered fresh military action against Iran. The reports did not immediately disclose the content of the call or indicate whether operational decisions were made.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. has warned Gulf states of a possible short, intense renewal of war with Iran after the midterms. The warning suggests that Washington is preparing for a potential escalation later rather than signaling an imminent attack, though no final decision has been announced. The reports did not provide further details on the timing or scope of any potential operation.
Rubio said the U.S. has not yet decided on new Iran strikes, according to The Hindu. His comment adds a note of caution to the flurry of diplomatic and military signaling, indicating that contingency planning and consultations are continuing without a confirmed order for action. The reported Trump-Netanyahu call underscores close U.S.-Israeli coordination as regional allies brace for possible renewed hostilities.
It was not immediately clear whether the U.S. had moved beyond planning or whether the reported warning to Gulf governments reflected a firm intention to strike. The White House and other officials did not offer additional details in the reports. The developments come as Washington balances military pressure on Iran with the risks of a broader regional conflict, and as Gulf states seek clarity on how any renewed campaign might unfold.
Original Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-holds-call-with-netanyahu-amid-preparations-to-renew-strikes-on-iran-report/
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Publish Date: 2026-11-01 08:06:00
