U.S . AND ISRAEL DRAFT POST - MIDTERM IRAN STRIKE PLANS ; TRUMP HAS NOT SIGNED OFF

What happened: The New York Times reported that U.S. and Israeli militaries have drafted plans for a renewed air campaign against Iran after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, targeting nuclear facilities, missile and drone arsenals, and energy infrastructure. Why it matters: U.S. officials told the Times another round of major strikes could crater Iran's economy and force concessions Tehran has refused at the table. Israeli officials warned a U.S. attack could prompt massive Iranian missile fire on Israeli cities and force the vote to be postponed.

The New York Times reported that U.S. and Israeli militaries have drafted plans for a renewed air campaign against Iran after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, targeting nuclear facilities, missile and drone arsenals, and energy infrastructure.

U.S. officials told the Times another round of major strikes could crater Iran's economy and force concessions Tehran has refused at the table. Israeli officials warned a U.S. attack could prompt massive Iranian missile fire on Israeli cities and force the vote to be postponed.