US AND ISRAEL PLAN RENEWED STRIKES ON IRAN POST - MIDTERMS ; TEHRAN THREATENS FATHER OF ALL BOMBS

What happened: The US and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the American midterm elections, The New York Times reported, citing US officials. Why it matters: Some US officials believe another round could push Iran's economy to the brink and force diplomatic concessions, while Washington wants the strike prospect as leverage in nuclear talks. Iran's negotiator adviser called a 72-hour campaign a "fantasy." Note: The source headline and content use "father of all bombs" and "Mother of All Bombs" as quoted terms. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The US and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the American midterm elections, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.

Some US officials believe another round could push Iran's economy to the brink and force diplomatic concessions, while Washington wants the strike prospect as leverage in nuclear talks. Iran's negotiator adviser called a 72-hour campaign a "fantasy." Note: The source headline and content use "father of all bombs" and "Mother of All Bombs" as quoted terms.