Netanyahu urges Trump to launch new strikes on Iran as Tehran threatens retaliation
Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked Donald Trump for a short but broad air operation against Iran after limited U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says any new U.S. operation would draw strong attacks on American and Israeli targets, while regional allies warn the conflict could spread.
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Event date: Limited U.S. strikes on Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz occurred on Monday before the U.S. midterm elections; Netanyahu reportedly made his request during a phone call with Trump over the weekend. [1]
What happened
According to information attributed to the Associated Press, Netanyahu asked Trump during a weekend phone call to authorize new attacks on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections. The request was described as a short but extensive air operation against Iranian targets. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Netanyahu traži od Trumpa novi veliki napad na Iran. Teheran postavio ultimatumindex.hr · Article published: Nov 4, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
The reported pressure followed limited U.S. strikes on Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The article said the attacks came after almost two months of relative calm, but it did not establish that a new large-scale operation had been approved. [1]
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- Netanyahu traži od Trumpa novi veliki napad na Iran. Teheran postavio ultimatumindex.hr · Article published: Nov 4, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
Two regional officials and a third person familiar with the conversation reportedly confirmed Netanyahu's request to the Associated Press. Other U.S. allies in the Middle East were described as opposing further escalation because they fear the conflict could widen. [1]
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- Netanyahu traži od Trumpa novi veliki napad na Iran. Teheran postavio ultimatumindex.hr · Article published: Nov 4, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
An Iranian senior official told Reuters that Washington and Tehran remained far from an agreement despite diplomatic efforts by Qatar. Iran has warned that any new U.S. military operation would trigger strong attacks on American and Israeli targets. [1]
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- Netanyahu traži od Trumpa novi veliki napad na Iran. Teheran postavio ultimatumindex.hr · Article published: Nov 4, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
The wider conflict has already disrupted global energy supplies and increased fuel prices, according to the report. It has also extended across several countries in the region, making the consequences of any further strikes dependent on the scale of retaliation and the routes affected. [1]
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- Netanyahu traži od Trumpa novi veliki napad na Iran. Teheran postavio ultimatumindex.hr · Article published: Nov 4, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
Context from the sources
The report places the pressure for new strikes alongside political uncertainty in Washington after the midterm elections. It does not establish that the election result itself changed U.S. military policy or that Trump approved Netanyahu's proposal. [1]
Iranian officials publicly framed the U.S. election result as a political defeat for Trump, while Trump acknowledged that the war contributed to the Republican setback. Those statements show the conflict's domestic political cost but do not confirm a military decision. [2][3]
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- [1] Netanyahu traži od Trumpa novi veliki napad na Iran. Teheran postavio ultimatumindex.hrReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4, detail 5
- [3] Niat Jatuhkan Rezim Ayatullah, Serang Iran Malah Tumbangkan Trumpnews.republika.co.id
- [2] Teheran: Rakyat Iran Beri Trump Kekalahan Politikviva.co.id
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Which routes and actors could be exposed if escalation spreads?
Regional officials warned of intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and ships in the Red Sea, as well as possible involvement by pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. [1]
What this could mean for you
Fuel and other energy costs could remain under pressure.
Additional strikes or retaliation could disrupt energy supply routes after the conflict had already affected global energy supplies.
Reported basis: [1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: A new operation must occur and its response must interfere with energy flows or infrastructure.
Commercial shipping in the Red Sea could face more attacks or security disruption.
Regional allies warned that escalation could intensify Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
Reported basis: [1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The conflict must widen beyond the reported strikes and trigger the warned response.
American and Israeli personnel or facilities could face retaliatory attacks.
An Iranian official warned that a new U.S. military operation would be answered with strong attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets.
Reported basis: [1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Washington must launch another operation against Iran.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Trump authorizes the short, broad air operation Netanyahu reportedly requested.
Iran carries out its warning against American or Israeli targets, or attacks expand to Red Sea shipping and other regional actors.
Pressure eases if…
Washington and Tehran reach the agreement that Iranian officials said remained distant.
Regional diplomatic efforts led by Qatar produce a verified halt to further military operations.
Still unclear
It is unclear whether Trump accepted, rejected or is still considering Netanyahu's reported request.
The extent of the limited strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and any resulting casualties or operational disruption are not established.
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SAD I IRAN i dalje su daleko od dogovora o završetku rata, dok izraelski premijer Benjamin Netanyahu pritišće američkog predsjednika Donalda Trumpa da pokrene novi…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Jakarta, VIVA - Kekalahan telak dialami Partai Republik pimpinan Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump dalam pemilihan paruh waktu akibat perang dengan Iran. Sekretaris Dewan Keamanan…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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WASHINGTON — Presiden Amerika Serikat (AS) Donald Trump mengakui bahwa perang dengan Iran turut berkontribusi pada kekalahan Partai Republik dalam pemilu sela AS. Ini seperti…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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