The United States and Israel are preparing possible strikes on energy-related targets in Iran, according to CBS News and people familiar with the matter. The report says the action could come as soon as this weekend, although a final decision has not yet been made.
If carried out, the operation would focus on Iran's energy infrastructure and could amount to one of the most severe bombing efforts aimed at those assets so far, according to the sources cited by CBS News. The report indicates planning is underway, but stops short of saying an attack has been approved.
The prospect of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian energy targets points to a potentially major escalation. Energy facilities are strategically important, so any military action against them would likely carry significant regional and economic implications.
For now, the key detail remains the uncertainty around timing and authorization. The report says preparations are in place and the window for action could open soon, but officials have not made a final call on whether the strikes will proceed.
