Trump Calls Netanyahu to Discuss Timing of Potential Attacks on Iran

The United States is planning further attacks on Iran. In this regard, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday morning (October 31).

This information was reported by The Wall Street Journal. According to the outlet, the conversation focused on the timing of potential strikes and identifying specific targets within Iran. Trump indicated that there are one or two remaining targets in Iran that could be destroyed in as little as 10 minutes.

Citing individuals familiar with the conversation, The Wall Street Journal reported that the call took place as preparations for new attacks on Iran were underway. While speaking to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump mentioned that one or two more facilities in Iran need to be destroyed, specifically citing "Pikax Mountain."

Western intelligence agencies believe that nuclear materials may be stored at that location—a site that has remained untouched by U.S. forces throughout the conflict. Meanwhile, Trump claimed that negotiations with Iran are progressing well, though he also remarked that the country is "not very reliable."

Separately, Iranian negotiators met with Qatari mediators in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Saturday to explore ways to end the conflict, according to a source familiar with the discussions who spoke to Reuters.

The previous day, representatives from Iran and Qatar held talks in Tehran that lasted over 12 hours. The source noted that these discussions are being coordinated in regular consultation with Washington.

Since September, Iran has been advocating for a seven-day proposal, which includes demands for the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports, the release of frozen assets, and the authorization of an Iranian-backed maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has indicated that it would be willing to reopen the strait if these conditions are met; however, Trump has so far rejected the proposal.

Rezaei stated that U.S. Vice President JD Vance recently sent a letter to Iranian officials. According to him, the tone of Washington’s communication in the letter has shifted significantly—a development Tehran views as a positive sign. Rezaei noted, however, that no response to the letter has been sent yet.

On February 28, the United States and Israel jointly launched a war against Iran. Their stated objectives were to dismantle Iran’s missile and nuclear programs and to weaken the country’s governing regime. Prior to this, in June, Iran had agreed to a memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at paving the way for a permanent resolution to the conflict. That agreement, however, quickly collapsed after both sides were accused of violating its terms.