美国哥伦比亚广播公司7月31日报道，美国和以色列据称正筹划对伊朗能源基础设施发动"迄今最猛烈的轰炸"，行动可能持续整个周末[1]。特朗普尚未最终下达行动命令，白宫内部对该计划存在政治分歧[1]。
伊朗方面迅速做出回应。伊朗高级安全官员警告称，如果美以发动袭击将是"不计后果的行为"[1]。伊朗已制定全面应对计划，包括打击以色列关键基础设施和美国在中东地区的能源设施[1]。与此同时，以色列官员称不知晓重启全面军事行动的决定[1]。
According to reporting by CBS on July 31, the United States and Israel are reportedly planning what would be described as "the most intense bombing campaign to date" targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with the operation potentially extending throughout the weekend.[1] However, President Trump has not yet issued a final order to proceed with the action.[1]
In response to these reports, Iranian high-ranking security officials have issued a warning that they have prepared a comprehensive retaliation plan should such an attack occur.[1] Iranian officials characterized a US-Israeli strike as "reckless action," and stated that their response would include targeting critical Israeli infrastructure as well as American energy facilities in the Middle East region.[1] Meanwhile, Israeli officials have stated they are unaware of any decision to resume large-scale military operations.[1]
The proposed military action has generated internal disagreement within the White House, with political staff expressing strong opposition to the plan.[1]