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Reports: New wave of U.S. strikes could target Iran's energy resources

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Newest development Aug 1, 2026 · 3 reportsU.S. and Israel preparing to bombard Iran's energy infrastructure, sources say

The United States military is preparing to launch a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iran as early as this weekend, several news outlets reported Friday.

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    Reports: New wave of U.S. strikes could target Iran's energy resources

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    U.S. and Israel preparing to bombard Iran's energy infrastructure, sources say

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  1. Just the News

    Iran reportedly threatens to retaliate by targeting US, Israeli energy infrastructure if attacked (opens Just the News)

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    The warning comes after President Donald Trump signaled this week that he was prepared for full-scale military action that could accelerate an end to the conflict.

  2. End Time Headlines

    U.S. and Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran (opens End Time Headlines)

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    According to a report from CBS News, the United States and Israel are preparing what sources describe as one of the most severe bombing campaigns yet against energy-related infrastructure inside Iran, with possible strikes stretching through the weekend.

  3. CBS News

    U.S. and Israel preparing to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    Sources told CBS News on Friday that the U.S. and Israel are planning to bomb energy-related infrastructure in Iran. The unconfirmed strikes could take place throughout the weekend. CBS News' James LaPorta and Olivia Rinaldi have more.

  4. Axios

    Trump considering strikes on Iranian energy targets within days (opens Axios)

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    President Trump is seriously considering launching attacks against energy targets in Iran in the next few days, but hasn't given final orders to do it, a U.S. official told Axios on Friday. Why it matters: A new U.S.

  5. CBS News

    U.S, Israel planning harshest attacks yet on energy-related sites in Iran, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. and Israel are planning the most significant strikes yet on Iran's energy infrastructure, multiple sources say. President Trump has threatened this multiple times in recent months. Margaret Brennan has more details.

  6. CBS News

    U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

  7. UPI

    Reports: New wave of U.S. strikes could target Iran's energy resources (opens UPI)

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    The United States military is preparing to launch a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iran as early as this weekend, several news outlets reported Friday.

  8. Revolver News

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  10. BizPac Review

    Iran drops ominous threat as U.S., Israel look to target energy infrastructure (opens BizPac Review)

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    Iran’s fact-fumbling propagandists are now claiming “the capability and the will” for copycat retaliation ahead of potential U.S.-Israeli strikes. Following the Islamist regime’s refusal to uphold its […]

  11. CBS News

    U.S. and Israel preparing to bombard Iran's energy infrastructure, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. and Israel are planning a huge bombing campaign against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, multiple sources tell CBS News. "Israel is unaware of a decision to restart full military operations, nor has been requested of Israel to join any military actions against Iran," an Israeli offici…

  12. RedState

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