CBS News reports that the United States and Israel are prepared to strike Iranian energy infrastructure as early as this weekend, according to multiple American officials. Discussions were held on strike timing to avoid extending beyond Monday's market opening. Israel has been updated on the plans and is in coordination with Washington, but President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval for the operation.
CBS News reported overnight, citing multiple American officials, that the United States and Israel are prepared to strike Iranian energy infrastructure as early as this weekend. Discussions were held on strike timing to ensure operations do not extend beyond Monday's market opening. Israel has been updated on the plans and is in coordination with Washington, but President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval for the operation.
The report is the latest in a rapid sequence of CBS dispatches tonight. At 23:57 Jerusalem Friday, CBS first reported that the US and Israel were prepared to strike Iranian power plants (version 1). Minutes later, the network expanded the target set to broader energy infrastructure (version 2), and then reported that the two countries were preparing a joint strike, possibly this weekend (version 3). All three reports were attributed to unnamed officials and remained unverified. At 00:01 Jerusalem Saturday, The Zioneer published a bulletin adding that strike timing was being discussed to avoid market disruption, with Trump yet to approve. The current report consolidates these elements and states that the two countries are now "ready" to strike, suggesting operational preparations have advanced.
As The Zioneer reported on June 10, July 10, July 21, and July 25, the US military has been preparing attack options, deploying fighter jets, and weighing expanded strikes on Iran, with Trump at times delaying final approval. The administration has publicly emphasized diplomacy while maintaining military readiness. The target list has included power plants, bridges, and energy infrastructure. This context underscores a sustained period of preparation and deliberation.
The report is based solely on unnamed American officials and has not been independently verified by The Zioneer. The situation remains fluid with no final decision made. The scope and timing of any potential operation remain uncertain.
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