According to a report by the Iranian Tasnim News Agency on August 1, a senior Iranian security official said that reports by American media suggesting a possible attack on Iranian infrastructure are considered 'a crazy move'. 'We have developed a comprehensive response plan, including targeting key Israeli infrastructure and America's energy infrastructure in the region. We are prepared for such situations.'
On July 31, the American CBS television station reported, citing several sources, that the United States and Israel are planning to carry out "the most intense bombing so far" against Iranian energy infrastructure targets. The operation is expected to last throughout the weekend.
According to two sources familiar with the matter, energy infrastructure such as power plants and oil refineries may become targets for attacks.