The United States and Israel are preparing a bombing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure for potential execution this weekend. U.S. officials identify power plants and refineries as the primary targets. President Donald Trump has not yet issued final authorization for the military strikes.
Planners aim to conclude the operation before financial markets open on Monday to limit economic fallout. Iranian officials warned of sweeping regional retaliation in response to any attack.
The U.S. Embassy issued alerts urging American citizens in Iraq and the Middle East to maintain heightened vigilance or depart. The escalating conflict threatens to disrupt global oil and natural gas supplies.