The United States and Israel are preparing to bomb energy-related infrastructure in Iran, sources have told CBS News. The strikes, which have not been confirmed, could take place as early as this weekend.
CBS News reporters James LaPorta and Olivia Rinaldi broke the story Friday. Few additional details have been made public. The targets are described as energy-related infrastructure, though specific sites have not been identified in the reporting.
The report comes at a time of sustained tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Iran's energy sector, which includes oil production and export facilities, represents a significant part of the country's economy and has been a subject of international sanctions for years.
No official confirmation has come from the White House, the Pentagon, or the Israeli government as of Friday. The nature of the sourcing, described only as sources, means the plan could change or not materialize at all.
The timing places the potential strikes over a weekend window, which would limit immediate legislative or diplomatic response. Whether any strikes occur and what targets are hit, if any, remains unconfirmed.
