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What happened: The US and Israeli militaries have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, per NYT reporting citing American officials. Why it matters: The NYT noted reasons for skepticism that a renewed war would succeed more than the February to April strikes, which drove up energy prices and inflation, eroded Middle East security and strained Pentagon interceptor supplies. Iran's Gen. Mohsen Rezaei said Iran retains missile and drone capability and would have a broader plan. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The US and Israeli militaries have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, per NYT reporting citing American officials.

The NYT noted reasons for skepticism that a renewed war would succeed more than the February to April strikes, which drove up energy prices and inflation, eroded Middle East security and strained Pentagon interceptor supplies. Iran's Gen. Mohsen Rezaei said Iran retains missile and drone capability and would have a broader plan.