The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing to launch\nmassive attacks against Iran. Energy infrastructure, ranging from power\nplants to oil refineries, is said to be the target of military\noperations which, according to US media reports, could take place this\nweekend.<\/p>\n
As reported by CBS News and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Saturday\n(1\/8\/202<0xA0>6), the attack plan is based on statements from\nseveral officials in Washington and Tel Aviv. Discussions are reportedly\naimed at completing the military operation before financial markets open\non Monday (3\/8) local time. This consideration is being made to minimise\neconomic impact, although no definitive deadline has been set so\nfar.<\/p>\n
According to several sources cited by CBS News, Israel has received\nbriefings and is currently coordinating with Washington. However,\nPresident Donald Trump is said to have not yet given final approval for\nthe military operation. An Israeli official, speaking on condition of\nanonymity, told CBS News that Tel Aviv has not yet been informed of a\ndecision to proceed with a full-scale military operation, and Israel has\nreportedly not yet been asked to participate in the strikes against\nIran.<\/p>\n
Speaking during a cabinet meeting at Camp David, Maryland, Trump\nissued his latest threat to Tehran: \u201cWe will hit them very hard. At some\npoint, they will say, \u2018we really can\u2019t take it anymore\u2019,\u201d he said. White\nHouse spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that the US will \u201cwin\u201d and\nthat Iran will not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons during Trump\u2019s\npresidency.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the\ndepartment is on full alert. However, he declined to discuss specific\ntargets before an official decision is made by the president. CBS News\nreports suggest that Iranian power plants and oil refineries are likely\ntargets, with US officials also considering options to cut off\nelectricity to Tehran.<\/p>\n
In a separate report, the WSJ, quoting several US officials, noted\nthat the attack plan was approved during a cabinet meeting at Camp\nDavid, the presidential retreat in Maryland. Nevertheless, officials\nstated that Trump could still cancel the plan and return to the\nnegotiating path with Iran if immediate progress is made in diplomacy.\nIf carried out, this would mark the first time Israel has attacked Iran\nsince the initial ceasefire was implemented last April.<\/p>\n
Iran Prepares Retaliation Plan<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the Tasnim News Agency, quoting a senior Iranian\nsecurity official, reported that Tehran has prepared a comprehensive\nplan to respond to any potential US attack. The senior Iranian security\nofficial described reports regarding the latest attack plan on targets\nin Tehran as reckless.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have prepared a comprehensive plan to respond, which includes\nvital infrastructure in Israel and United States energy infrastructure\nin the region, and we are ready to execute it,\u201d the senior Iranian\nofficial asserted. He added that Iran possesses the capability and the\ndetermination to retaliate against any US-Israel attack.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-and-israel-reportedly-prepare-to-strike-iranian-energy-infrastructure-this-weekend-1785596132", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }