U.S . AND ISRAEL HAVE DRAWN UP PLANS FOR NEW IRAN STRIKES AFTER MIDTERMS , NYT REPORT SAYS

What happened: The New York Times reported that the United States and Israel have drawn up specific plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the American midterm elections. Trump told reporters the U.S. is not negotiating with Iran and "something is going to happen very soon." Key numbers: Three aircraft carriers and thousands of Marines would not be fully in place until early November. Why it matters: The Times said nothing has been approved and Trump has vetoed several plans for major combat this year. Officials cited a small possibility he could order a campaign this month.

The New York Times reported that the United States and Israel have drawn up specific plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the American midterm elections. Trump told reporters the U.S. is not negotiating with Iran and "something is going to happen very soon."

The Times said nothing has been approved and Trump has vetoed several plans for major combat this year. Officials cited a small possibility he could order a campaign this month.