U.S. and Israel plan possible Iran attack after midterms

The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, a person briefed on war planning told NPR on Thursday. Iran said it is prepared. The source, speaking anonymously, said Israel initially planned a mid-October strike but President Trump objected. The U.S. is now amassing regional forces for a potential attack after the Nov. 3 midterms, though preparations could also serve as diplomatic pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is campaigning on a threat to topple Iran's regime. Iran's foreign minister said any scenario is conceivable, including an attack, but stressed readiness for both war and diplomacy.