On October 12, according to NBC News, U.S. officials believe that Israel's retaliation in response to the Iranian attack has narrowed the target, saying that < b > Iran's military and energy infrastructure will be targeted. < b > There is no indication that Israel will target Iranian nuclear facilities, or carry out assassinations, but U.S. officials stressed that Israel has not yet made a final decision on how and when to act. But officials said < b > Israeli forces are ready to go as soon as the order is given. U.S. officials stressed that they have no information that Israel will act today, but acknowledged that Israel has not shared a specific timeline with them. U.S. and Israeli officials say Israel could launch strikes during the Yom Kippur holiday over the weekend.