Netanyahu pressed Trump on several calls for a new joint strike on Iran, Axios reports
Four sources describe the push; the White House calls the report false.
Netanyahu cited intelligence that Iran is rebuilding its nuclear program, and both militaries are reportedly finishing preparations, but the White House calls the report false and says Trump will not attack Iran before the midterms.
Dates and details:
- Oct. 2: Trump's cabinet met at Camp David to discuss resuming strikes, per Axios.
- Oct. 27: Israel holds its elections, ahead of the U.S. midterms.
- Pickaxe Mountain: the site Israel fears Iran may use to enrich uranium.