US , ISRAEL STRATEGIZE AGAINST IRAN WEAPONS ADVANCES ; PM CLOSES WEST BANK AFTER PRE - ELECTION TERRORISM

What happened: The U.S. and Israel are discussing possible new strikes on Iran, while Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered Hebron closed and a West Bank lockdown after a shooting near Hebron. Key numbers: Two gunmen injured five people, two critically, before soldiers killed them. Iran's upgraded Arash drone is said to carry a 220-pound warhead. Why it matters: Washington's frustration is growing over Tehran's refusal to return to negotiations, and Iran has warned it would strike American bases, warships, airports, and pipelines in the Gulf if attacked.

The U.S. and Israel are discussing possible new strikes on Iran, while Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered Hebron closed and a West Bank lockdown after a shooting near Hebron.

Washington's frustration is growing over Tehran's refusal to return to negotiations, and Iran has warned it would strike American bases, warships, airports, and pipelines in the Gulf if attacked.