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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy targets in Iran, sources say

From CBS News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Ongoing story
  • The United States and Israel are reportedly planning a significant bombing campaign against Iran's energy infrastructure.
  • Strikes could occur over the weekend, with discussions about concluding before Monday's financial market opening due to economic concerns.
  • The potential operation marks Israel's return to combat operations after a U.S.-brokered truce, with President Trump indicating a strong response against Iran.

The United States and Israel are preparing for a potentially extensive bombing campaign targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, according to multiple sources speaking to CBS News. The planned strikes could take place over the weekend, with considerations being made to conclude the operation before the opening of financial markets on Monday due to concerns about the economic impact on the U.S. and global economy.

We'll be hitting them very hard. At some point, they're going to say, 'We just can't take it anymore.'

— President TrumpIndicating the anticipated severity of the planned strikes against Iran.

Israeli officials have been notified and are coordinating with the U.S. on the plan, though the final go-ahead from the President has not yet been given. This joint operation would signify Israel's re-engagement in combat operations, which were paused during a U.S.-brokered truce. Iran has not attacked Israel since the memorandum of understanding dissolved and the U.S. resumed combat operations in early July.

I think we just want to win.

— President TrumpResponding to a question about reviving diplomacy in the context of the planned military action.

The military strike plan was discussed during President Trump's cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday. While some White House aides reportedly expressed strong opposition due to political considerations, President Trump told reporters, "We'll be hitting them very hard. At some point, they're going to say, 'We just can't take it anymore.'" When asked about reviving diplomacy, he added, "I think we just want to win."

As President Trump said at his cabinet meeting today, the United States will win, and Iran will not have a nuclear weapon under his watch.

— Karoline LeavittWhite House Press Secretary, stating the administration's position on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Targets are expected to include energy infrastructure such as power plants and refineries. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, "As President Trump said at his cabinet meeting today, the United States will win, and Iran will not have a nuclear weapon under his watch." The Department of War confirmed it is "locked and loaded, ready to execute the President's directives at a moment's notice."

The Department of War is locked and loaded, ready to execute the President's directives at a moment's notice.

— Sean ParnellChief Pentagon spokesperson, confirming military readiness.
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Originally published by CBS News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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