U.S. and Israel May Strike Iranian Energy Facilities This Weekend in 'Most Powerful' Operation

The United States and Israel are reportedly planning to strike Iranian energy facilities this weekend, in what could be one of the most significant bombing operations to date. U.S. media outlets, citing multiple sources, reported on May 31 that the two nations are coordinating a plan targeting Iran's energy infrastructure.

While Israel has been informed of the potential airstrikes and is in consultation, U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet given the final order. Discussions are reportedly underway regarding the timeline, with some suggesting a resolution before Monday due to concerns about the impact on the U.S. and global economies. However, the exact end date for the operation remains undecided.

This development follows President Trump's public statement on May 31, where he declared, "We will be hitting them very strongly." The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in a cycle of escalation, with airstrikes and retaliations continuing despite a memorandum of understanding signed in June. Trump had previously halted airstrikes to pursue negotiations, but Iran's missile attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan on May 28 prompted a renewed threat of strong retaliation from Trump and a resumption of airstrikes against Iran.

Iran has responded to the U.S. plans by stating it has an "immediate response" prepared. According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, a senior security official dismissed the reports of targeting energy infrastructure as "insanity." The official added that Iran has developed and is ready to execute response plans, which include targeting critical Israeli infrastructure and U.S. energy infrastructure within the region.