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Trump attempts to distance US from Israeli strikes on key Iranian gasfield

What happened

Israel and Iran have engaged in escalating strikes on energy infrastructure across the Middle East, causing oil and gas prices to surge. President Trump has called for both countries to halt attacks on energy facilities amid concerns about lasting damage to critical infrastructure. Netanyahu has since announced Israel will avoid targeting Iran's energy assets going forward.

Why people care
Energy infrastructure attacks threaten global oil and gas supplies, directly impacting prices worldwide. iran-conflict.html" class="story-link" title="Trump hasn’t ruled out a draft for war with Iran — but is conscription constitut">Trump's intervention signals concerns that prolonged strikes could cause lasting economic damage beyond the immediate region.
The takes
Israel says

Israel has committed to avoiding future attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure following pressure from President Trump. The decision comes after strikes on Iranian gas fields contributed to rising energy prices and international concern about escalating conflict.

Iran says

Iran has continued attacks on energy assets across the Middle East despite calls for restraint from the US president. Iranian strikes have targeted key oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to market volatility and supply concerns.

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