Iran Braces for Heaviest Bombing Campaign Yet as US and Israel Plan Strikes
Iran is bracing for what could be its heaviest bombing campaign yet as the US and Israel plan strikes on its energy infrastructure this weekend, according to reports. The anticipated attacks would represent a significant escalation in the five-month conflict that began on February 28, 2026.
The planned operation targets Iran's oil and energy facilities, with Gulf nations already briefed on the potential attacks and warned to prepare for regional disruptions. Iran has vowed to respond to any new strikes, continuing a cycle of escalation that has defined the conflict since its outbreak in late February.
Iranian officials have stated they maintain the capacity to conduct sustained military operations, despite US strikes having degraded its air defenses and command-and-control infrastructure over five months of continuous operations. The country has adapted its tactics throughout the conflict, targeting communication facilities and command centers in an effort to disrupt the US military's ability to coordinate operations.