According to officials who spoke to The Associated Press, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring the Trump administration to launch more attacks on Iran.
Iran said on Monday that it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations with the United States over the course of two days. The Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are supported by Iran, said that Saudi Arabia had attacked a maritime port.
After two soldiers were killed in a shooting in Hebron, Israel’s military claimed it was finishing off a sweeping operation.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| What Happened | Netanyahu reportedly urged Trump to consider fresh strikes on Iran. |
| Location | Middle East, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. |
| Date | November 2, 2026 (according to the supplied report). |
| Key Leaders | Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump. |
| Iran's Proposal | Reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days and resume nuclear talks. |
| Maritime Incident | An unidentified projectile damaged a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. All crew members remained safe. |
| Current Situation | Diplomatic discussions continue amid regional security concerns. |
| Why It Matters | Developments could affect Middle East security, global oil supplies and international shipping. |
Netanyahu pushes for strikes on Iran, officials tell news
Two regional officials and a third individual with knowledge of the situation claim that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is advocating for another round of strikes on Iran following Tuesday’s US midterm elections.
Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has alternated between advocating for an agreement with Iran and threatening significant attacks.
Diplomatic attempts have advanced, according to the two officials. According to the two officials, the mediators are working to develop a framework that would allow Iran to stop attacking the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States removing its port embargo.
Iran’s 2-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, resume nuclear talks
Iran stated that if Washington complies with its demands, it has a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Iran has earlier stated that if the United States fulfilled seven requirements, including removing its embargo on Iranian ports, the plan could be put into action within a week. Iran now claims that ships traveling through the reopened strait must choose a path decided upon by Oman and Iran.
Iranian authorities have also stated that the United States must agree to a ceasefire that would encompass Lebanon and remove restrictions on Iranian oil shipments.
Vessel struck crossing the strait
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said on Monday that a “unknown projectile” damaged a ship passing through the strait, leaving a hole in the ship. According to the agency, every crew member was deemed safe.
Iran has accused other ships of hitting explosives set by the Islamic Republic in the early stages of the conflict, and it has claimed assaults on ships that it claims traveled unapproved routes. The U.S. military disputes the reports of naval mines, claiming that American forces had cleared all internationally recognized routes of mines.
Blasts reported in Yemen as more flee fighting
The Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are supported by Iran, accused Saudi Arabia on Monday of attacking a port on the country’s Red Sea coast and burning ships. Seven people, including five children, were killed when explosives struck a market in southwest Yemen, according to the Houthi-run health ministry. Five children were among the eight injured, according to Anees al-Asbah, a spokeswoman for the ministry.
Saudi officials refrained from commenting right away. The two statements could not be independently verified by the Associated Press.
Recent strikes on Saudi Arabia have been attributed to the Houthis, who claim to have targeted military transport planes and an airport.
