Wall Street Journal reports Trump has ordered a fresh attack on Iran that could begin as soon as this weekend. CBS reports the US and Israel are preparing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump has ordered a fresh attack on Iran that could begin as soon as this weekend and would last a few days, US officials told The Wall Street Journal on Friday. The goal of the strike is getting Tehran to surrender, according to the officials. The report came on the heels of a report in CBS Newswhich stated that the United States and Israel are coordinating plans to carry out one of their most severe aerial bombardments to date, focusing on key Iranian energy infrastructure targets.,
Multiple sources who spoke to CBS News indicated the military campaign could commence over the weekend. Discussions have taken place regarding wrapping up the operations before global financial markets open on Monday due to concerns over the economic fallout in the US and internationally, though no definitive end date has been set. US sources indicated that Israeli officials have been notified and are actively coordinating with American forces. However, President Donald Trump has not yet issued the final execution order to initiate the offensive. A spokesperson for the Israeli government declined to comment on the matter.
If launched, the joint strikes would mark Israel’s return to active combat operations following a temporary halt under a US-brokered ceasefire. Iran has refrained from striking Israel directly since the breakdown of that memorandum of understanding and the subsequent resumption of US combat actions in early July. The proposed strike plans were reviewed during a Friday cabinet meeting convened by President Trump at Camp David, CBS News reported. According to sources briefed on the meeting, several political aides inside the White House expressed firm opposition to the plan. (Read More)