U.S. and Israeli officials are reportedly preparing a bombing campaign targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, with strikes possibly occurring as early as this weekend, according to a CBS News report.
The latest report from CBS News, published Saturday morning, cites unnamed U.S. and Israeli officials stating that preparations for a bombing campaign targeting Iranian energy infrastructure are in advanced stages, and strikes could begin as early as this weekend. This new report adds to a series of reports that have emerged over the past several hours, as The Zioneer has been tracking.
The first reports of a potential joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran emerged at 00:05 Jerusalem, when CBS News reported that Israel and the U.S. were preparing a joint strike possibly this weekend. At 03:06, Axios and CBS reported that the Trump administration is actively weighing strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. At 03:28, CNN reported that CENTCOM is preparing for a two-week heavy bombing campaign targeting Iranian missile sites. At 03:00, The Zioneer reported based on multiple outlets that President Trump had approved significant strikes on Iranian power plants and refineries, and that Iran had threatened to target Israeli energy fields including Leviathan and Tamar. At 04:31, a senior Iranian defense official warned via the Tasnim news agency that Iran has a comprehensive response plan targeting vital Israeli infrastructure and U.S. energy assets in the region.
As The Zioneer reported earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated President Trump's stance that the U.S. will prevail and that Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon under his term. The reports indicate that the planned strikes represent a strategic shift from previous military targets to economic infrastructure.
It remains unclear whether a final decision has been made, and officials have emphasized that the plans may still change. The precise timing of any potential strikes has not been confirmed.
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