US, Israel Reportedly Prepare Major Strikes on Iran's Energy Infrastructure; Tehran Warns of Retaliation

The United States and Israel are reportedly on the verge of launching a significant military operation targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with potential strikes possibly commencing this weekend. This coordinated campaign, discussed by US and Israeli officials, could represent one of the most extensive bombing efforts against Iranian energy facilities since the conflict began.

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

According to reports, planners have considered concluding any military action before global financial markets open on Monday to mitigate economic disruption. While Israel has been briefed on the plans, an Israeli official stated they were unaware of any decision to resume full-scale military operations and had not been formally asked to participate. President Donald Trump has indicated that military action remains under consideration, stating, "We'll be hitting them very hard."

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We have prepared a comprehensive plan to respond... and we are ready to implement it.

Tehran has issued a stern warning, asserting its readiness to retaliate against US and Israeli interests should an attack occur. Tasnim News Agency, citing a senior Iranian security official, reported that Iran has prepared a "comprehensive plan" to respond to any potential strikes. The official described the attack reports as "recklessness" and vowed that Iran's response would target critical infrastructure in both Israel and US energy facilities across the region, emphasizing Tehran's capability and will to retaliate.

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This is a form of recklessness.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the US military is "locked and loaded" but declined to comment on potential targets before a presidential decision. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons under the Trump administration. CBS News reports that likely targets include power plants, oil refineries, and other energy infrastructure, with discussions also covering the disruption of electricity supplies to Tehran.

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the US military was 'locked and loaded'