Pentagon refuses to comment on reports of planned US-'Israeli' attack on Iranian energy sites
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- The Pentagon says it will not comment on potential Iranian targets before President Donald Trump makes a decision.
- CBS News reports the US and ‘Israel’ are allegedly preparing possible strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, pending Trump's approval.
Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the Defense Department will not comment on potential targets in Iran before President Donald Trump decides whether to authorize military action.
“The Department of War is locked and loaded, ready to execute the President’s directives at a moment’s notice,” Parnell said in a statement to CBS News.
His remarks came after CBS News reported that the US and ‘Israel’ are allegedly planning a bombing campaign targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with potential strikes throughout the weekend. According to the report, military planners have considered completing the operation before global financial markets open on Monday.
CBS News added that Trump has not yet given final approval for the reported attacks.
