Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed US President Donald Trump to resume military strikes against Iran immediately after the US congressional midterm elections. Trump, however, remains committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution with Tehran, Axios reported, citing sources in both Israel and the United States.

According to the outlet, the two leaders held a tense telephone conversation focused on the future of Washington’s negotiations with Iran and the potential timing of another military operation.

Netanyahu pushed for renewed military action and sought Trump’s approval for strikes following the American elections. The US president instead opted to give diplomatic efforts more time, a decision that reportedly raised concerns within the Israeli leadership.

Sources from the two countries offered different accounts of the conversation’s tone. An Israeli official described the exchange as difficult, while a US source characterized it as direct.

Despite the disagreement, Washington continues to pursue two parallel strategies toward Iran, Axios reported.

The Trump administration is working to secure a negotiated agreement with Tehran while simultaneously preparing for the possibility of another large-scale military campaign after the midterm elections.

This dual-track approach leaves the diplomatic process open even as the United States maintains the option of renewed strikes, despite Netanyahu’s push for a more immediate military response.