According to a report by the Times of Israel on Saturday August 1, 2026, the United States and Israel are reportedly preparing a new round of coordinated military strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, with operations potentially taking place over the weekend.
According to a report by CBS News citing sources familiar with the discussions, US and Israeli officials have been weighing a campaign aimed at key energy-related sites inside Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. While military planning is said to be well underway, the sources indicated that no final decision has yet been made.
According to the report, officials also discussed the timing of any potential operation, with one option being to conclude the strikes before global financial markets reopen on Monday. The reported objective is to reduce the risk of severe economic disruption, particularly in energy markets, although no firm deadline has reportedly been agreed upon.
Sources cited by CBS News said the proposed offensive was among the issues reviewed during President Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat on Friday. However, the report added that Trump has not yet given the final authorization for the operation.
The reported planning comes amid months of heightened military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with both sides exchanging strikes and accusations. Concerns have also grown over the security of regional energy infrastructure and the potential impact any further escalation could have on global oil supplies and international shipping routes.
Neither the White House nor Israeli officials immediately issued public confirmation of the reported plans, and it remains unclear whether the proposed strikes will ultimately move forward…See_More
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