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31 Jul 2026, 21:08

"America and Israel Prepare to Bomb Energy-Related Targets in Iran"

CBS Reports from Sources
Translation:
Washington — Several sources told CBS News that the United States and Israel are planning to execute one of the most intense bombing campaigns yet against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, with the possibility of attacks occurring over the weekend.

Discussions have been raised about the effort to conclude operations by the time financial markets reopen on Monday, due to concerns about the impact of the bombings on the U.S. and global economy, but no specific timeline for the end of operations has been confirmed.

According to several American sources, the Israelis have been informed and are coordinating with the United States. These sources stated that the President has not yet issued the final order to commence the attacks.

A spokesperson for the Israeli government did not respond to a request for comment.

A joint operation would mean Israel's return to combat operations; operations that the country had halted during a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Since the agreement fell apart and the U.S. resumed combat operations in early July, Iran has not targeted Israel.

According to sources who were later informed, the military attack plan was discussed on Friday during a cabinet meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump at Camp David. One source said some White House aides focused on political issues were strongly opposed to the plan.

When reporters were present, Mr. Trump said, "We will hit them very hard. Eventually, they will say, 'We can’t take it anymore.'"

In response to reporters' questions about reviving diplomacy, he said, "I think we just want to win."

Two sources indicated that energy infrastructure, including power plants and refineries, would likely be targeted.

Caroline Levitt, White House Press Secretary, stated to CBS News, "As President Trump said today in his cabinet meeting, the United States will prevail, and during his presidency, Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons."

Shawn Parnell, senior Pentagon spokesperson, said the Pentagon would not comment on targets until the President makes his final decision.

Parnell stated, "The Department of Defense is fully prepared and ready for operations and can execute the President's orders at any moment."

A former U.S. military official told CBS that the benefit of attacking energy infrastructure would be to impact Iran's military capabilities to provide services and effectively govern the country.

A senior Israeli official said that when Mr. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met earlier this week, Netanyahu briefed him on three options for war, one of which involved military attacks focused on ground supply routes. Netanyahu also met with Lloyd Austin, the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

An American official stated that the U.S. has previously targeted dual-use bridges — used by both military and civilians — during this conflict.

On Friday, high-level discussions within the U.S. government took place regarding cutting power across Tehran, but by Friday afternoon, no decisions had been made.

Last week, Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social that in response to any attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, he would bomb and destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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