US, Israel planning to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, CBS reports
The US 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. The report said the Israelis have been notified and are coordinating with the US, according to multiple American sources. The president has yet to give the final go orders for the strikes, the sources said.
Exact coordinates
israel: 31.050, 34.850
iran: 32.430, 53.690
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Unresolved 45% Strikes Proceed
The US President authorizes the strikes, resulting in coordinated US-Israeli missile attacks on Iranian oil refineries and nuclear facilities over the weekend. The immediate aftermath involves significant firestorms at key energy sites and Iran launching retaliatory drone swarms at US bases in the region.
Watch for: US Central Command confirms execution of Operation [Name] · Satellite imagery shows large fires at Abadan refinery · Iranian state media announces 'great revenge' operation
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Unresolved 30% De-escalation via Intelligence Leak
Leaked intelligence regarding the planned strikes prompts Iran to accelerate negotiations through third-party mediators, leading to a temporary freeze on enrichment activities in exchange for the US canceling the raids. Diplomatic channels remain open as both sides avoid direct kinetic engagement.
Watch for: Iran announces suspension of centrifuge operations at Fordow · US State Department cancels planned strike exercise · Oman or Qatar announces emergency diplomatic talks in Muscat
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Unresolved 15% Partial/Decoy Strikes
The US conducts limited cyberattacks and small-scale drone strikes on less critical surveillance nodes rather than the full energy infrastructure, signaling resolve without triggering full-scale war. Iran responds with rhetorical condemnation but avoids major military retaliation to preserve its own infrastructure.
Watch for: Report of Stuxnet-style malware disrupting Iranian SCADA systems · Iranian Foreign Ministry issues statement but does not sever ties · No major fires or infrastructure damage detected by open-source intelligence
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Unresolved 10% Iranian Preemptive Strike
Believing an attack is imminent, Iran launches a preemptive ballistic missile barrage against US bases in Iraq and Jordan before US forces can execute their plan. This forces the US into immediate defensive operations and drastically widens the conflict beyond the initial intelligence report's scope.
Watch for: Ballistic missiles detected heading toward Al Asad Airbase · US Patriot batteries activated and intercept incoming projectiles · Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for first strike
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