US and Israel Plan Joint Strikes on Iran's Energy Infrastructure
The United States and Israel are reportedly planning joint strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, including oil refineries and power plants. The strikes could begin as early as this weekend, according to sources.
US President Donald Trump had not given a final strike order as of July 31, but operational planning was underway. During a cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump told reporters that the US would 'hit them very hard.'
The strikes would mark a significant escalation in the six-month-old conflict with Iran. International humanitarian law experts warn that targeting civilian energy infrastructure carries significant legal and humanitarian risks.