Trump plans ‘harshest bombing campaign yet’ against Iran to force Tehran’s surrender & ‘Israel will join attacks’

Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook 6 comments 6 DONALD Trump is planning the harshest bombing campaign of the war so far in a bid to finally break Tehran’s resolve, a report says. US officials claimed the bombardment could begin as early as this weekend and is expected to last several days in what appears to be a significant escalation of the war. 4 Donald Trump has ordered a series of strikes on Iran Credit: Getty 4 The fresh wave of strikes could take place this weekend Credit: AP Advertisement The bombardment will target Iranian energy infrastructure and will involve Israel, according to the Wall Street Journal. It would mark the first time Israel has been involved in hostilities against Iran since the ceasefire broke down. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. CLICK TO WATCH Trump is yet to give the final go ahead but is “seriously considering” the strikes, Axios reports. Earlier on Friday, the president told reporters he planned to unleash military strikes on energy infrastructure to force Tehran back to the negotiating table. Read more in World News PUMP PAIN Petrol prices to soar to new high - use our tool to find cheapest fuel near you BLIND FURY Trump vows to ‘beat the f****ing s**t' out of Iran in revenge for strikes Trump predicted that if the US hit Iran hard enough, the hard-line regime would eventually “peter out”. “We will be hitting them very hard,” Trump said. “And you know at some point, they’re going to say, ‘We just can’t take it anymore.'” Israel has been informed of the plans, with the two allies now coordinating what sources say could become one of the harshest bombing campaigns of the conflict. Advertisement Most read in The Sun FIND HER Fresh CCTV released in search for girl, 16, who vanished nearly a month ago MIGRANT ARRESTS 'People smugglers' arrested after migrants tried to enter Spain on jet ski BAD COMPANY Mum of Henry Nowak's killer put in 'female Monster Mansion' holding Lucy Letby NOSE YOUR LIMITS One in 10 Brits haven’t taken a bath in more than a decade, study finds 4 Trump hopes this latest bombardment will finally break Tehran’s resolve Credit: AFP 4 In response to Iranian strikes, the US military hit Iranian targets earlier this week Credit: X Iranian state media, quoting a senior official, said any potential US-Israeli attacks would be considered “a form of recklessness”. Iran has prepared a comprehensive to plan to respond, including strikes on critical infrastructure, it said. This comes after Trump said earlier this week that “very friendly negotiations” were underway, allowing for a pause in military operations. Advertisement Since then, Iran launched a surprise volley of ballistic missiles on troops in Jordan on Tuesday. In a show of strength, the US swiftly retaliated with a bombardment of its own on the embattled regime. Announcing the onslaught, US Central Command (Centcom) said they “successfully completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to yesterday’s attempted missile attacks on US forces”. Washington struck “dozens” of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets, “including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities”. The strikes aimed to “further diminish threats posed by Iran and its proxies to American forces, commercial shipping, and neighbouring Gulf countries”, Centcom said. Advertisement Three people including a child were reportedly killed in attacks on the island of Qeshm – Tehran’s key oil export hub, according to state media. Explosions were also reported in Khuzestan province to the northwest. For weeks, Donald Trump has reportedly been telling aides behind closed doors that the Iranians are “crazy”, according to US officials. He has also complained the interim peace deal was ultimately meaningless, insisting he believed it was always doomed to fail. Trump’s frustration was plain to see during a meeting at Camp David, where the president branded Iranian diplomats “very dishonourable” to deal with. Advertisement He also insisted more devastating military strikes were needed to finally break Tehran’s resolve. Trump said: “Well, they always want to talk, but they break their words so often. “All they do is make me angry.” Iranian diplomats have also expressed exhaustion at the number of times negotiations have broken down with the US. RECOMMENDED STORIES As the bitter conflict enters its sixth month, neither side appears any closer to giving into demands. Advertisement The US continues to insist Iran relinquishes its nuclear program and abandon its control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran digging its heels in on both issues. 6 comments 6