Israel preparing for attacks on Iranian energy sites, awaits US green light, official says

Reuters

05 April, 2026, 12:05 am

Last modified: 05 April, 2026, 12:08 am

Israel preparing for attacks on Iranian energy sites, awaits US green light, official says

The ‌comments ⁠came after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, sharpening ⁠focus on whether Washington would back further Israeli ⁠military action against Iran

Reuters

05 April, 2026, 12:05 am

Last modified: 05 April, 2026, 12:08 am

Photo: BSS/AFP

Photo: BSS/AFP

Israel is preparing to attack Iranian energy ‌facilities but is awaiting a green light from the United States, a ⁠senior Israeli defence official said on Saturday, adding that any such attacks would likely come within the next week.

The ‌comments ⁠came after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, sharpening ⁠focus on whether Washington would back further Israeli ⁠military action against Iran.

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