TRUMP CONSIDERS NEW IRAN STRIKES ON NUCLEAR SITES

What happened: U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering additional military strikes on Iran, including a possible attack on a suspected underground nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain, in a Newsmax interview. Key numbers: Reports cited plans for possible operations after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections; the GBU-43/B bomb was mentioned as a possible weapon. Why it matters: The remarks renewed uncertainty over the Iran conflict, with investors watching for disruptions to global energy markets and economic fallout from rising U.S.-Iran tensions. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering additional military strikes on Iran, including a possible attack on a suspected underground nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain, in a Newsmax interview.

The remarks renewed uncertainty over the Iran conflict, with investors watching for disruptions to global energy markets and economic fallout from rising U.S.-Iran tensions.