"The U.S. pressed Israel to strike Iran during discussions between the two countries over the past two weeks, sources told Maariv.

American officials reportedly believed Israel would be interested in striking Iran before its own elections, while a US operation ahead of the midterms could have negative political consequences for Trump.

The US has since backed down from its demand.

Two US officials and one Israeli official denied the report."
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https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-911224
https://www.maariv.co.il/news/military/article-1375498