Trump considering strikes on Iranian energy targets within days
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. bombing campaign in Iran against energy and infrastructure targets would be aimed at trying to get the Iranians to agree to the United States' terms in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The strikes could also involve the Israeli military for the first time in many weeks, and such an e
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| Publication time | Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:51:17 +0000 |
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