THE WORLD WILL BE AMAZED : IRAN COMMANDERS PREPARE FOR FURTHER WAR

What happened: Iran's military commanders have intensified public messages saying Iran has built large stockpiles of new weapons and is preparing for another round of war with the United States, issuing threats against Washington and its allies. Key numbers: Conflict began in February; nearly nine months of war; midterm elections on November 3; Iran Why it matters: US officials say new strike plans include possibly using the MOAB against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, while analysts say Iran could target US forces in England or Ramstein, Germany, if escalation grows.

Iran's military commanders have intensified public messages saying Iran has built large stockpiles of new weapons and is preparing for another round of war with the United States, issuing threats against Washington and its allies.

US officials say new strike plans include possibly using the MOAB against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, while analysts say Iran could target US forces in England or Ramstein, Germany, if escalation grows.