US, Israel planning to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, CBS reports

WASHINGTON, July ‌31 (Reuters) - ​The ​U.S. and Israel are planning ‌a bombing campaign against energy ⁠infrastructure targets in Iran, ‌with strikes possible ‌throughout the weekend, CBS News reported on Friday, ​citing sources.

U.S. President Donald Trump has ⁠yet to give the final go-ahead ​for the strikes, according to sources cited ​by CBS.

The campaign ‌would be one of the harshest ⁠yet against Iranian energy infrastructure during the ⁠U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, CBS ​reported, adding that there was discussion about concluding the ‌strikes before financial markets open on ‌Monday.

(Reporting by Ismail ⁠Shakil and ‌Daphne Psaledakis; ​Editing by Sergio Non and Mark ‌Porter)

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