Trump threatens 'very hard' attacks on Iran, eyes energy infrastructure

President Donald Trump has threatened to launch "very hard" attacks against Iran, as U.S. media reports suggest Washington is considering new military operations against the country.

The conflict, which began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, has seen ongoing exchanges of fire with no end in sight. Trump stated, "We are going to attack them very strongly and at some point, they will say, 'We can't take it anymore.'"

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump ordered preparations for further strikes to increase pressure on Tehran to surrender, with operations potentially starting this weekend. CBS News added that the U.S. and Israel are coordinating plans for joint strikes targeting energy sector infrastructure, including oil refineries and power plants, possibly over the weekend.

Trump has repeatedly threatened to target Iran's critical infrastructure since the conflict began. Last week, he vowed to destroy a bridge or power plant for every ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy trade route. However, CBS reported that Trump has not yet given final approval for the strike campaign, despite ongoing coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv, according to unnamed sources. Several senior White House officials reportedly voiced strong objections to the proposed attacks during a Cabinet meeting.

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We are going to attack them very strongly and at some point, they will say, 'We can't take it anymore.'