President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran'very hard,' amid reports that the US is considering renewed heavy attacks, potentially targeting energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend. The ongoing conflict, which began in late February with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, shows no signs of abating. 'We'll be hitting him very hard and, you know, at some point they're going to say, "We just can't take it anymore",' Trump said during a cabinet meeting at Camp David.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump had ordered a fresh attack aimed at convincing Tehran to surrender, which could commence this weekend, according to unnamed US officials. Meanwhile, CBS News reported that the US and Israel were planning joint strikes on energy-related targets, possibly including oil refineries and power plants.
Trump has consistently threatened to strike Iran's vital infrastructure throughout the war, vowing last week to destroy a bridge or power plant every time ships in the Strait of Hormuz are attacked. Although the president has not yet given the green light for the campaign, Israel and the US are coordinating, according to CBS, citing multiple unnamed sources.
This development comes just days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington and met with Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Some White House aides reportedly voiced strong objections to the plan during the cabinet meeting. If the plan proceeds, it would mark the first time Israel has joined in attacks on Iran since the initial phase of the war.
The escalating tensions between the US and Iran highlight the deepening conflict and the potential for further military action. The international community watches closely as the situation continues to unfold.
