According to a report from Haaretz, the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) communicated a warning to United States officials regarding the timing of a potential military strike against Iran. The core of the concern centered on the domestic political landscape in Israel, specifically the proximity of the proposed action to the country's national elections.

The report suggests that the military leadership sought to avoid a scenario where a major security operation would overlap with the electoral cycle, fearing it could disrupt the democratic process or be perceived as politically motivated. While the report highlights the strategic tension between military necessity and political stability, it does not provide specific details on the U.S. response or the current status of military planning regarding Iran. There is no confirmation from official government spokespeople regarding the specific content of these private discussions, and the report remains the primary source for these claims.