Trump Considers New Joint US-Israel Strikes on Iranian Energy Targets to Pressure Tehran

US President Donald Trump is seriously considering ordering new airstrikes against Iranian energy infrastructure in the coming days, according to a senior American official. Although Trump has not yet given a final command, these potential attacks aim to increase pressure on Tehran amid ongoing negotiations. The strikes could be conducted jointly with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), marking a significant escalation in US-Israel military cooperation against Iran. The last known Israeli strike inside Iran occurred on June 8.

Trump hinted at the possibility of renewed US military action during a cabinet meeting on Friday, stating, "We will hit them very hard, and at some point, they will say: we just can't take it anymore." He added that continued US strikes would progressively weaken Iran until it "just fades away." Media outlets CBS and The Wall Street Journal were the first to report on the potential new US strikes.

This escalation is expected to provoke retaliatory Iranian missile attacks against Israel, raising tensions in the region. The focus on energy targets reflects a strategic effort to undermine Iran's economic and military capabilities during sensitive diplomatic talks. The situation remains fluid as the US administration weighs its options before issuing any definitive orders.