A notable rift has emerged between President Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as their diverging language on Israel’s decision to attack a critical Iranian gas field marks the most significant difference of opinion since the 20-day conflict began.
The Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field immediately triggered retaliation from Tehran against energy infrastructure in other Middle Eastern nations. This escalation further exacerbated already elevated global energy prices, prompting Gulf allies to urge the US president to curb Mr Netanyahu’s actions.
