U.S . AND ISRAEL ARE PLANNING FOR A POSSIBLE ATTACK ON IRAN , SOURCE TELLS NPR

What happened: The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, a person briefed on the war planning told NPR. Iran said it is prepared. Key numbers: U.S. midterm elections on Nov. Why it matters: The person said the preparations could also be part of a campaign to pressure Iran toward a diplomatic deal. Iran's foreign minister said Iran is as prepared for diplomacy as for war, and a security source said Iran would retaliate against U.S. interests and assets of countries participating in the war. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, a person briefed on the war planning told NPR. Iran said it is prepared.

The person said the preparations could also be part of a campaign to pressure Iran toward a diplomatic deal. Iran's foreign minister said Iran is as prepared for diplomacy as for war, and a security source said Iran would retaliate against U.S. interests and assets of countries participating in the war.