Israel poised to hit Iran’s energy network as Trump weighs green light

Israel is preparing potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure but is waiting for approval from the United States, signalling a possible new phase in the war that could shake global oil markets.

A senior Israeli defence official told Reuters that attacks on Iranian oil and gas facilities could come within days if Washington gives the go-ahead. The decision now rests with Donald Trump, who has issued a 48-hour ultimatum that could determine whether the conflict widens dramatically.

Energy Infrastructure Moves Into the Crosshairs

Israeli planners are reportedly focusing on Iran’s oil and gas network — the financial backbone of the state. Targeting those facilities would shift the war beyond military sites and directly into Tehran’s economic lifeline.

Energy exports underpin the Iranian government’s revenues and its ability to sustain regional operations. Strikes there would aim to weaken the state’s capacity to fund the war and project power beyond its borders.

Hormuz Crisis Already Shaking Global Supply

The threat comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is already under severe pressure.

Iran has effectively restricted traffic through the corridor, which carries roughly a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. The disruption has rattled energy markets and fuelled fears of shortages and price spikes across Europe, Asia and North America.

Limited exceptions have reportedly been made for vessels carrying essential goods, suggesting Tehran is selectively controlling access rather than reopening the route fully.

Washington Holds the Escalation Trigger

Israel’s decision to wait for a US green light underscores the central role Washington still plays in the conflict’s trajectory.

Backing from the United States would make any strike politically harder to frame as unilateral escalation and would bind Washington more tightly to the consequences if energy markets spiral.

That calculation explains why the final call sits with the White House — not just the Israeli military.

Tehran Holds Its Own Levers of Power

Iran retains powerful tools of retaliation. The country has already used drones, missiles and maritime pressure across the region as part of its response strategy.

Further escalation could include tighter restrictions in the Hormuz corridor or strikes against allied infrastructure across the Gulf.

If Israeli attacks do target Iran’s energy facilities, the conflict may shift decisively onto a new battlefield — one where oil, shipping and global supply chains are the primary targets.

Israel prepares strikes on Iran’s energy network as it waits for US approval