US AND ISRAEL DRAW UP PLANS FOR RENEWED STRIKES ON IRAN AFTER ELECTIONS

What happened: US and Israeli militaries have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after next month's midterm elections, with Pete Hegseth meeting Binyamin Netanyahu in Israel this week to discuss them. Key numbers: Strikes could come after the US midterms; Israel's election is Tuesday next; US assets Why it matters: Some officials say another round could push Iran's economy over the brink and force diplomatic concessions, but others note earlier strikes raised energy prices and inflation and strained interceptor supplies, and Trump has repeatedly vetoed major combat plans this year.

US and Israeli militaries have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after next month's midterm elections, with Pete Hegseth meeting Binyamin Netanyahu in Israel this week to discuss them.

Some officials say another round could push Iran's economy over the brink and force diplomatic concessions, but others note earlier strikes raised energy prices and inflation and strained interceptor supplies, and Trump has repeatedly vetoed major combat plans this year.