A senior American official says President Donald Trump has ordered a new round of military strikes against Iran, expected to last several days. The order signals a continuation of the U.S. campaign against Iranian targets, according to the official. No further details on targets or timing were provided.
A senior American official said Saturday (00:30 Jerusalem) that President Donald Trump has ordered a new round of military strikes against Iran, expected to last several days. The official did not specify targets or the timing of the operation. The report follows earlier developments tonight, including a Wall Street Journal report at 00:22 Jerusalem that Trump had ordered strikes potentially starting this weekend.
Earlier tonight, The Zioneer reported on multiple threads of the story: the WSJ cited American officials saying Trump ordered a new attack aimed at forcing Tehran's surrender, and Israeli defense officials confirmed preparations for possible participation in the strikes. The current report adds a senior US official on the record, corroborating the initial news reports with a direct attribution.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the broader U.S. military campaign against Iran, including multiple waves of airstrikes against IRGC facilities, air defenses, and command centers, as well as discussions about expanding strikes to Tehran. The campaign saw a pause for Omani-led diplomacy, but Jerusalem anticipated a large-scale operation within two weeks. The new order, if confirmed, marks an intensification of the ongoing campaign.
No official confirmation from the White House or the Pentagon has been issued yet. The report relies on a single senior American official, and no details on targets or the timeline of the operation have been provided.
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