The New York Times: US Central Command is planning strikes on Iran, possibly as early as Wednesday after the midterms, while three aircraft carriers are in the area. The ideal conditions are fleeting: one carrier must return after early November, and the military prefers the moonless nights at that time. Some Trump administration officials favor a delay in letting pressure and economic sanctions take effect, arguing that they will eventually topple the Iranian government. However, other officials note that Iran has withstood the pressure and shown few signs of collapsing without further military action.