Israel is waiting for a green light from President Donald Trump to move forward with possible strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, according to Reuters, with the operation potentially set to begin as early as the coming week.

According to Reuters, Israeli officials are prepared to expand their list of targets to include key economic and strategic assets tied to the Iranian regime, pending approval from Washington.

The timing comes as Trump intensifies pressure on Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, while Israeli officials signal there is no intention of slowing the current military campaign. According to assessments in Israel’s political and defense leadership, targeting Iran’s production, energy, and supply systems could be the decisive phase of the war.

Officials in Israel are now describing the target set as a combination of weapons manufacturing facilities and critical economic infrastructure. The goal, according to reports, is not merely to strike isolated sites but to disrupt Iran’s entire “value chain”—from raw materials and production lines to the electricity, fuel, and logistical systems that sustain the broader network.

At the same time, Trump has continued to issue warnings to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported that he has threatened a sharp escalation if Tehran does not reopen the waterway within 48 hours, as discussions in Washington and Jerusalem intensify over broader attacks on the regime’s energy sector.

The heightened tensions are also affecting other fronts. Israeli defense officials are on alert for attempts by the Houthis to expand their attacks, whether by air, sea, or other means. Following recent launches from Yemen—including a ballistic missile, a drone, and a cruise missile targeting Israel—the military is preparing for efforts aimed at dividing Israel’s focus and opening an additional southern front.

As part of that preparation, Israel has increased its readiness in the Red Sea. Naval deployments have been reinforced, coordination between the navy, air force, regional commands, border police, and law enforcement has been tightened, and alert levels have been raised amid concerns over potential attacks on vessels or coastal targets.

Security officials believe that creating such pressure is a central objective of the Houthis—forcing Israel to stretch its defensive resources and contend with multiple fronts while its primary focus remains on Iran.

Despite the growing threat from the south, Israeli officials continue to emphasize that Iran remains the central arena of the conflict. The outcome of operations there, they say, will determine whether the war continues as a prolonged campaign or shifts into a broader and more decisive phase.

The message emerging from Israel is increasingly clear: As long as Iran continues to use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage and does not change course, Israel is preparing to escalate rather than pause. The anticipated approval from Trump could mark the beginning of a new stage in the conflict, one aimed directly at the economic core of the Iranian regime.