Escalation: Trump Orders New Attacks on Iran This Weekend
On August 1, President Donald Trump directed the U.S. military to prepare a new offensive against Iran that could begin as soon as the weekend.
Planning focused on Iranian energy infrastructure — oil, gas, and power facilities — aiming to hit revenue and disrupt capacity within days.
Israel raised its alert status as officials weighed potential participation, but the scope of any joint action and Israel’s role were not settled.
Accounts differ on whether a final order to strike was issued or the plan was still under consideration, and timelines were described as either “as soon as this weekend” or “within days.”
The push came as the war entered its sixth month, alongside stepped-up U.S. maritime security and interdiction operations around key Gulf waterways.
By August 2, Trump said he would put new strikes on hold after allies reached parameters for a deal to end the war, indicating a pause would follow if those terms are finalized.
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