The US and Israel are planning a large-scale strike on Iran's energy infrastructure that could be carried out this weekend, CBS News reported Saturday morning. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated President Trump's stance that the US will prevail and Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon under his term. Tehran has prepared a comprehensive response plan targeting vital Israeli infrastructure and US energy assets in the region, according to the report.
CBS News reported early Saturday that the US and Israel are planning a large-scale strike on Iran's energy infrastructure, potentially as early as this weekend. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated President Trump's stance that the US will prevail and Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon under his term. Iran has reportedly prepared a comprehensive response plan targeting vital Israeli infrastructure and US energy assets in the region, according to the report.
The report follows a series of escalatory signals. At 00:05 Jerusalem, CBS first reported the joint strike planning. At 01:05 Jerusalem, Leavitt reiterated Trump's statement. By 03:00 Jerusalem, two US officials told ABC News that plans for strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure are in advanced stages. At 04:31 Jerusalem, a senior Iranian defense official warned that Tehran has a comprehensive response plan ready, targeting Israeli and US assets if attacked. The reporting has shifted from an initial single-source report to confirmation from multiple US and Iranian sources.
As The Zioneer reported earlier in the week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed on Wednesday to launch 'clear and powerful' strikes against Iran. President Trump has repeatedly warned that the US would 'hit Iran hard' after any attack on American forces. The administration has emphasized that the goal is to force a diplomatic resolution from a position of strength, while Tehran has threatened retaliation against any nation enabling US operations.
The strike has not been confirmed by official military channels. The timing remains speculative, and the reports rely on unnamed sources. Specific targets and the full scale of the operation have not been independently verified. The situation is developing rapidly.
4 developments
- DevelopingAnalyst: Trump approved new strike plan at Camp David, attack likely within 24 hours
- DevelopingTrump says he is close to ordering strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
- StrongTrump leans toward expanding operations against Iran, ynet reports
- StrongReport: Trump willing to escalate, examining strike on Iran's nuclear facilities
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