TRUMP CONSIDERS POST-MIDTERM STRIKES

Trump is eyeing military action immediately after November 3 because he believes the eight month stalemate is hurting his political standing 10YNT Trump looks for a scapegoat as Iran war drags on, questions Hegseth and Caine. He is privately questioning the performance of Defense Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, who promised a quick victory 10YNT Trump looks for a scapegoat as Iran war drags on, questions Hegseth and Caine. This creates a volatile split between the White House and the diplomatic track led by JD Vance 10YNT Trump looks for a scapegoat as Iran war drags on, questions Hegseth and Caine11JPO Netanyahu urges Trump to attack Iran as US pursues further negotiations before midterms - report.

The Iranian Army is updating its database to include US and Israeli assets "wherever they are" outside of West Asia 8TSN Iran’s Response to Fresh Aggression Could Extend beyond West Asia: Army Spokesman. This is a direct response to the recent arrival of US transport aircraft and interceptors in the region 11JPO Netanyahu urges Trump to attack Iran as US pursues further negotiations before midterms - report13JPO Israel ready to strike Iran with US, but specific joint goals remain unclear, source tells 'Post'. It is a clear warning that the cost of a US strike will not be limited to the Middle East 8TSN Iran’s Response to Fresh Aggression Could Extend beyond West Asia: Army Spokesman.

Iran has condensed its proposal into a two day implementation window to reopen the Strait of Hormuz 5AAM Iran says it continues exchanging messages with US through mediators6TSN Strait of Hormuz Won’t Reopen Unless US Ends Blockade: Iranian Spokesman. The catch is that the US must lift the naval blockade first, and Tehran is refusing to discuss resuming IAEA nuclear inspections 5AAM Iran says it continues exchanging messages with US through mediators. They are essentially trying to trade maritime access for a permanent shield on their nuclear program 5AAM Iran says it continues exchanging messages with US through mediators.

Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot has a majority after the final count, leaving Arab-led parties as the kingmakers 1AAM EXPLAINER - Who could form Israel's next government after election deadlock?. The opposition could take power, but only if they can overcome internal pledges to shun Arab parties 1AAM EXPLAINER - Who could form Israel's next government after election deadlock?. This political paralysis is already weighing on the TA-125 index, as investors price in a government that cannot lead 1AAM EXPLAINER - Who could form Israel's next government after election deadlock?.

The IRGC reports two more tankers hit sea mines Sunday night, including one supertanker 7TSN IRGC Navy: Two Tankers Explode after Hitting Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz. Tehran claims the ships were attempting "secret transits" with US help 7TSN IRGC Navy: Two Tankers Explode after Hitting Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz, which fits a pattern of "ghost fleet" vessels trying to evade the blockade 12FOX Iranian ‘ghost fleet’ filmed evading US blockade en route to China, UANI says. The waterway is effectively a minefield for any ship not cleared by Iran 7TSN IRGC Navy: Two Tankers Explode after Hitting Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz.