WASHINGTON: The United States is reportedly preparing for a new round of military strikes against Iran later this week, according to foreign media reports citing two U.S. officials.
The report states that Washington is considering several military options, including strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.
According to the officials quoted in the report, there are currently no indications that Israel would participate in the potential U.S. military operation.
Foreign media also reported that the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has developed a range of operational plans, including an option involving up to two weeks of intensive airstrikes targeting Iran’s missile facilities.
The report further claims that the U.S. military has completed preparations for multiple strikes against Iranian nuclear-related facilities. It adds that Pikex Mountain, located south of Tehran, is among the sites that could potentially be targeted if military action proceeds.
According to the same report, the pace of U.S. military preparations has increased significantly over the past several days.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly authorized fresh military action against Iran. In response, Iranian officials warned that any attack would be met with consequences, stating that the United States would bear responsibility for the outcome of any military escalation.
The reported plans have not been officially confirmed by the U.S. government, and no timeline for any potential operation has been publicly announced. Likewise, details of the reported military options remain based on media reports citing unnamed officials.
The latest developments come amid heightened regional tensions, with the international community closely monitoring the situation over concerns that any direct military confrontation between the United States and Iran could further destabilize the Middle East.
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