US and Israel prepare to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure – media

The Department of War says it is “locked and loaded,” although reports differ on whether President Trump has issued a final order The US and Israel are preparing a major bombing campaign against Iran’s energy infrastructure that could begin as early as this weekend, according to multiple media reports.The proposed operation would target power plants, oil refineries and other energy-related facilities in what CBS News described as potentially one of the harshest bombing campaigns against Iran to date. American and Israeli forces are reportedly coordinating their preparations, although the precise scope and duration of the operation have not been finalized.CBS and Axios reported that President Donald Trump was seriously considering the strikes but had not yet issued final authorization. The Wall Street Journal, citing separate US officials, subsequently claimed that Trump had already ordered a new attack that could begin over the weekend and last several days. US officials have reportedly discussed completing the strikes before financial markets open on Monday because of concerns that attacks on Iranian energy facilities could disrupt oil prices and damage the US and global economies...