Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- US officials are planning fresh military strikes on Iran later this week, according to a media report. The reported plans could target Iranian energy infrastructure and other strategic sites. The development may further increase regional tensions.

According to foreign media, two US officials said Iranian energy infrastructure is among the possible targets. However, the report found no indication that Israel would participate in the potential operation. Officials have not publicly confirmed the reported plans.

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The report said the US Central Command has prepared options to expand military operations. These reportedly include intensive bombing ...