Israeli Media Reports: Washington Prepares New Target Bank in Iran

Israeli media reports indicate that Washington is working on preparing a new target bank inside Iranian territory, which may include electricity generation and power stations. Estimates presented during recent security and political meetings held in Jerusalem suggest that the escalation between Washington and Tehran is likely to expand in the coming period, especially with the continuation of American military operations against Iranian targets. Reports indicate that the United States is preparing a new list of targets within Iran, targeting facilities related to electricity production and transmission, with the aim of striking what is considered a "weak point" in the Iranian infrastructure. This approach is said to align with previous statements made by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Statements from an Israeli official confirmed the country's preparation for "the possibility of escalating confrontation" and its readiness for "all scenarios that may have repercussions for Israel." However, despite expectations of escalation, estimates within the Israeli security establishment and political leadership still suggest that the confrontation is likely to remain confined between the United States and Iran, without extending to the Israeli arena at present. According to these Israeli assessments, Tehran recognizes that expanding attacks from the Gulf region to include Israel would have significant consequences. This, the reports suggest, explains why Israel has not been targeted so far. No immediate comment was issued by the United States or Iran regarding these reports concerning the preparation of a new target bank or the nature of the potential targets. In a related context, reports, citing two Western diplomatic sources, revealed that Qatar has presented a new initiative to the United States and Iran aimed at resuming negotiations and containing the current escalation. The reports stated that Tehran views the Qatari initiative positively, considering it to meet some of its demands, and noted that Iran has currently halted its attacks towards Qatar. These developments come as the United States continues to carry out military strikes inside Iranian territory for the sixth consecutive night. Washington affirms that its operations aim to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while diplomatic efforts continue to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the region.