Israel preparing for attacks on Iranian energy sites, awaits US green light, official says

He adds the attacks may come within the next week

Smoke rises following a reported strike, as burning debris litters the surrounding area, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Baharestan, Isfahan province, Iran in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on Apr 1, 2026. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERS

Israel is preparing to attack Iranian energy facilities but is awaiting a green light from the United States, a senior Israeli defence official said on Saturday, adding that any such attacks would likely come within the next week.

The comments came after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, sharpening focus on whether Washington would back further Israeli military action against Iran.