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US, Israel weighing major strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure: report

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States and Israel are reportedly planning a significant bombing campaign targeting Iran's energy infrastructure.
  • The potential strikes, which could begin over the weekend, aim to hit power plants and refineries.
  • While US sources indicate coordination with Israel, President Trump has not given final approval, and an Israeli official denied knowledge of such plans.

The United States and Israel are reportedly weighing a substantial bombing campaign against Iran's energy infrastructure, with potential strikes targeting power plants and refineries possibly commencing over the weekend. Multiple US sources cited in a CBS News report suggest that Israel has been notified and is coordinating with the American military. However, US President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval for the plan. Adding to the uncertainty, one Israeli official denied the report, stating that Israel is unaware of any decision to restart full military operations or any request to join such actions against Iran. The plan was reportedly discussed during a Friday cabinet meeting at Camp David. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump asserted during the meeting that "the United States will win, and Iran will not have a nuclear weapon under his watch." Trump also told reporters that the US would be "hitting them very hard," predicting that Iran would eventually concede. This situation remains a developing story.

Israel is unaware of a decision to restart full military operations, nor has it been requested of Israel to join any military actions against Iran.

— Israeli officialDenying reports of planned strikes on Iran.
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