US and Israel plan weekend bombing of Iran's energy infrastructure FAST-MOVING
The United States and Israel are preparing what officials describe as one of the harshest bombing campaigns to date against Iran's energy infrastructure. Multiple sources told CBS News that strikes could begin as early as the upcoming weekend and would likely target power plants and oil refineries, aiming to impair Iran's military capability and governance.
Israel has been notified and is coordinating with Washington, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly presented President Donald Trump with three options, including attacks on overland supply routes. Trump has not yet issued a final go‑order, and some White House aides have strongly opposed the plan. The Pentagon’s spokesperson said the Department of War is “locked and loaded” and ready to execute the president’s directives at a moment’s notice. Discussions also touched on the potential impact on U.S. and global financial markets if the operation were concluded before markets open on Monday.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu · Donald Trump · Iran · Iran · Israel · Israel · United States · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Israel has been notified and is coordinating with the United States on the operation. (multiple sources to CBS News)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The planned strikes could occur as early as the upcoming weekend. (multiple sources to CBS News)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Pentagon said the Department of War is locked and loaded, ready to execute the president’s directives at a moment’s notice. (Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell to CBS News)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Some White House aides opposed the bombing plan. (multiple sources to CBS News)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The United States and Israel are preparing a bombing campaign against Iran's energy infrastructure. (multiple sources to CBS News)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Targets would include Iran's power plants and oil refineries. (multiple sources to CBS News)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented three military options to Trump, including attacks on land supply routes. (multiple sources to CBS News)
- [● 11 SOURCES] President Donald Trump has not yet given final authorization for the strikes. (multiple sources to CBS News)