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CBS News reported that the United States and Israel may engage in a large campaign against Iran, targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, said multiple sources.
The duration would be over the weekend ahead of next week’s Asian open in the financial markets. The article mentions that US sources revealed that Israel has been notified and “are coordinating with the United States.” The US “president has yet to give the final go orders for the strikes, the sources said.”
Meanwhile, an Israeli official told CBS News, “Israel is unaware of a decision to restart full military operations, nor has been requested of Israel to join any military actions against Iran.
The article read “The military strike plan came up during President Trump’s cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, according to sources briefed later. Some White House aides who focus on politics were strongly opposed, one of the sources said.”
According to two sources, energy infrastructure includes power plants and refineries would be the main targets,
