According to CBS and the Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump approved significant strikes against Iranian power plants and refineries, following discussions with Israel at Camp David. The strikes, which could begin as early as Saturday or Sunday, drew opposition from some Trump advisers. Iran responded by threatening to target Israeli energy fields, including Leviathan and Tamar.
The Trump administration has moved from deliberation to a finalized decision on strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure. According to CBS and the Wall Street Journal, cited by Israeli media, President Donald Trump approved significant strikes targeting Iranian power plants and refineries, potentially beginning as early as today (Saturday) or tomorrow. The decision followed a cabinet meeting at Camp David and includes coordination with Israel, though some Trump advisers expressed opposition.
This development marks a rapid escalation from earlier reports. At 03:00 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that CBS and Axios indicated Trump was actively weighing such strikes, while ABC News cited US officials confirming plans were in advanced stages. By 03:06 Jerusalem, The Zioneer noted that options were prepared for a joint US-Israeli strike. The new reports confirm that the decision has been made, moving from planning to authorization. Iran responded swiftly: at 04:31 Jerusalem, a senior Iranian defense official threatened to target 'the world's important energy facilities,' explicitly naming the Leviathan and Tamar gas fields off Israel's coast.
As The Zioneer reported on June 8 and June 11, President Trump has repeatedly warned of an escalation, stating that military action would become 'larger and more powerful' if a nuclear deal was not reached. The current operation targets the core of Iran's economic infrastructure, a shift from earlier strikes focused on military assets. The US and Israel have been coordinating closely, with the White House reiterating that Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon under Trump's term.
No strikes have been confirmed as of 07:27 Jerusalem. The exact scope of the operation—whether Israeli forces will participate in execution or only in planning—remains unclear. The reported opposition from some Trump advisers suggests internal debate, though the authorization has been given.
5 developments
- StrongSenior Iranian official threatens to target Israeli, US energy infrastructure if struck
- StrongUS reportedly preparing another wave of strikes, target list includes Iranian power plants
- DevelopingU.S. official warns Israel will strike major Iranian facilities
- StrongCNN: CENTCOM Preparing for Two-Week Heavy Bombing of Iranian Missile Sites
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