Ahead of Election, Netanyahu Says Military Action Against Iran 'Inappropriate Now'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that it is inappropriate for either the United States or Israel to take military action against Iran, ahead of the general election scheduled for the 27th local time.

This remark contradicts reports suggesting that Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump to launch an attack on Iran before the general election, sparking various speculations.

Appearing on Israel Army Radio on the 14th local time, Prime Minister Netanyahu answered a question regarding an attack on Iran by saying, "In my view, this is not appropriate for us right now."

Previously, Israel's Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu urged President Trump to resume attacks on Iran before the Israeli general election and the U.S. midterm elections in November.

The outlet added that while President Trump stated he would make a decision on the Iran issue very soon, he has been reversing his stance within a matter of days.

The Times of Israel reported that some interpretations suggest this remark could also be a strategic move, given that Israel and the U.S. have historically employed deception tactics by intentionally downplaying the possibility of an attack to catch Iran off guard.

(Photo: Capture from video provided by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Yonhap News)
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