The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump has instructed the US military to launch a series of strikes on Iran this weekend, aiming to subdue the regime. According to additional reports, the US and Israel are jointly planning strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, potentially as early as this weekend.
The Wall Street Journal reports this morning that President Donald Trump has instructed the US military to launch a series of strikes on Iran this weekend, with the objective of subduing the Tehran regime. The report is the latest development in a story that The Zioneer has been tracking since the early hours of Saturday.
The Zioneer's coverage began at 03:00 Jerusalem with reports from ABC News and CBS News that plans for strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure were in advanced stages. At 03:00 Jerusalem, CBS News and Axios reported that Trump was actively considering such strikes. Further reports at 03:00 Jerusalem stated that Trump had approved joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian power plants and refineries, and that Iran had responded by threatening Israeli energy fields. The Zioneer's Eye on Zion summary, published at 08:05 Jerusalem, confirmed that Trump had green-lit the strikes following high-level discussions at Camp David. The current WSJ report now states that Trump has officially ordered the strikes.
The reported operation follows weeks of escalating US military action against Iran. As The Zioneer reported on July 30, Trump said the US would "hit them very hard" after intercepting Iranian rockets. On July 15, the US launched strikes targeting power grids in Ahvaz. The coordination with Israel has been a central element, with US refueling assets operating from Israeli bases, as The Zioneer previously reported.
As of 09:05 Jerusalem, no official confirmation has been issued by the White House, the Pentagon, or the Israeli government. The precise scope, timing, and targets of any operation remain unverified.
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