Israel Iran War · 20 March 2026
Trump and Netanyahu Split Over Iran Gas Field Strike
Global energy prices rose following Israel’s attack on an Iranian gas field, which prompted Iran to hit other energy sites. President Trump stated he did not approve of the strike, telling Prime Minister Netanyahu "Don't do that," though Netanyahu claimed Israel acted alone. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard later confirmed US and Israeli war objectives diverge.
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