'DESPERATE': Lemire reports Trump is considering striking Iran before midterms
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Jonathan Lemire and Nancy Youssef have new exclusive reporting for The Atlantic on the White House asking the Pentagon to develop strike options against Iranian targets that could be exercised ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to two administration officials. The Atlantic reports that the size and targets of the potential strikes — and whether the administration will ultimately proceed — are still being debated. However, the officials added that the planning underscores just how much President Donald Trump wants to reduce gas prices and demonstrate progress in the eight-month war before the vote. Lemire and the Morning Joe panel break it all down. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow Become an MS NOW Member! Join us here http://ms.now/membership MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of th
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