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Watch: Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

What happened

Iran launched strikes on energy infrastructure across the Middle East, including a major attack on Qatar's gas facilities that will reduce LNG exports by 17% for years. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded with statements about ground military options while denying dragging the US into conflict. President Trump compared recent military actions to Pearl Harbor during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister.

Why people care
The escalation threatens global energy supplies and economic stability, with gas prices bessent-says.html" class="story-link" title="US May Unsanction Iranian Oil Already On the Water, Bessent Says">already surging. The conflict involves major regional powers and risks drawing the US deeper into Middle East military operations.
The takes
Iran's position

Iran states it will show 'zero restraint' if its energy infrastructure faces further attacks. Iranian officials frame their strikes as responses to previous actions and maintain they are defending their interests against regional adversaries.

Regional allies say

Qatar's Prime Minister called Iran's attacks 'unacceptable and unjustified,' noting that 'wisdom seems to be lacking these days.' Netanyahu denies intentionally drawing the US into regional conflict while maintaining that military options remain available.

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