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Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens - Reuters

What happened

Israel struck an Iranian gas field and said it acted alone, prompting retaliatory attacks across the Middle East that sent oil prices surging. President Trump then told Israel to stop targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. Ends Choppy Day as Trump, Netanyahu Try to Ease War Concerns">Netanyahu confirmed Israel would comply with Trump's request and said Israel is now helping the US open the Strait of Hormuz.

Why people care
The strikes escalated tensions between Israel and Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup">Iran while causing major disruption to global energy markets, with oil briefly hitting $119 per barrel. Trump's intervention shows how quickly the new administration is moving to contain a crisis that could reshape Middle East dynamics and global oil supplies.
The takes
Israel says

Israel acted independently in striking the Iranian gas field as part of its right to defend itself. The country is now cooperating with US efforts to ensure critical shipping lanes remain open and has agreed to Trump's request to avoid further energy infrastructure attacks.

Critics say

Israel's unconstrained behavior reflects a messianic political elite that doesn't recognize boundaries in its regional ambitions. The strikes unnecessarily escalated tensions and disrupted global energy markets, forcing other powers to intervene to prevent wider conflict.

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