IRAN IRGC NAVY SAYS SEVEN VESSELS HIT , WARNS US OF WIDER RESPONSE

What happened: Iran's IRGC Navy said seven vessels were hit, four in the northern Arabian Gulf and three that collided with mines west of the Strait of Hormuz, and warned the US of a wider response including American bases in the region. Why it matters: The New York Times reported that US and Israeli militaries have developed plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections, though it said it is far from certain Trump will approve them. Iran's security chief said negotiations with the United States have been suspended.

Iran's IRGC Navy said seven vessels were hit, four in the northern Arabian Gulf and three that collided with mines west of the Strait of Hormuz, and warned the US of a wider response including American bases in the region.

The New York Times reported that US and Israeli militaries have developed plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections, though it said it is far from certain Trump will approve them. Iran's security chief said negotiations with the United States have been suspended.