WILL THE US CARRY OUT NEW STRIKES ON IRAN ?

What happened: The US military has reportedly drawn up a target list for a fresh joint US-Israel assault on Iran after the US midterm elections on November 3. Iran said it would strike oil facilities, undersea cables, datacentres and AI facilities across as many as seven Gulf countries if attacked. Key numbers: US midterm elections on November 3; up to seven Gulf countries named in Iran's threatened response. Why it matters: Houthi strikes have stunned Saudi Arabia, exposing what could be the kingdom's greatest security challenge, and the US has ordered some of its diplomats to evacuate. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

The US military has reportedly drawn up a target list for a fresh joint US-Israel assault on Iran after the US midterm elections on November 3. Iran said it would strike oil facilities, undersea cables, datacentres and AI facilities across as many as seven Gulf countries if attacked.

Houthi strikes have stunned Saudi Arabia, exposing what could be the kingdom's greatest security challenge, and the US has ordered some of its diplomats to evacuate.