Iran attack seen as unlikely before Israel’s 27 October election

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  Unnamed senior Israeli security officials said the chance of an attack on Iran before Israel’s 27 October election was low.

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  Israeli media reported that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had held intensive discussions about attacks on Iran in recent weeks.

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  The officials reportedly said no final decision had been made and that Netanyahu did not want an attack before the election.

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  Israeli forces were reported to be on high alert and preparing for several possible scenarios.

Who

Unnamed senior Israeli security officials, Trump and Netanyahu were named in the reports.

What

Israeli media reported that an attack on Iran before Israel’s election was considered unlikely, while Israeli forces prepared for possible scenarios.

When

Before Israel’s election on 27 October; discussions between Trump and Netanyahu were reported to have taken place in recent weeks.

Where

Israel and Iran; the reports concerned possible attacks on Iran.

Why

The officials reportedly said Netanyahu did not want an attack before the election. The sources also said the US was avoiding reigniting the war.

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